Gastroenterologist - Orwigsburg

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen.
• Provides cost‑effective, high‑quality care based on best practice evidence‑based medicine.
• Adheres to standardized orders and practice guidelines approved by the medical staff.
• Demonstrates competency in assessment, treatment, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient.
• Communicates regularly and timely with referring physicians, patients, and families.
• Participates in education of patients and their families.
• Evaluates and implements patient health‑care needs, performing routine exams and obtaining histories.
• Manages patient treatment program based on assessment of needs, initiating treatment via prescriptions, diagnostic tests, exams, and procedures.
• Reviews lab results and plans actions accordingly.
• Performs routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients.
• Coordinates patient care and makes referrals to physicians, nurses, psychologists, nutritionists, and other professionals as needed.
• Collaborates and communicates with nurses, physicians, and outside agencies regarding patient care.
• Provides family counseling with public and mental health agencies as appropriate.
• Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of potential health problems or ways of dealing with current problems.
• Provides information and materials related to patient health‑care needs.
• Maintains knowledge of current medical practices and skills.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity and follows reporting requirements for release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding employee, patient, and environmental safety.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Sitting: up to 3 hours per day, in 3‑hour intervals.
• Standing: up to 8 hours per day, in 8‑hour intervals.
• Walking: up to 6 hours per day, in 1‑hour intervals.
• Frequent fingering, handling, grasping, twisting, and turning related to therapeutic procedures.
• Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally lift, carry, and push objects up to 75 pounds.
• Rarely lift with assistance up to 100 pounds.
• Rarely push and pull patients weighing up to 300 pounds in a wheelchair or stretcher.
• Occasionally stoop and bend.
• Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.
• Normal near, far, color, and peripheral vision.
• Normal hearing for conversation and high and low frequencies.

Education

Graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of residency and/or fellowship in the area of specialty.

Training and Experience

Current or recent experience in area of specialty.

License and Certifications

• MD or DO licensed by the state licensure board within the State of practice.
• Board Certified or Eligible in the area of specialty by the appropriate medical board.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.