Gastroenterology Hospitalist

Gastroenterology Hospitalist

Job Summary

Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is seeking a Gastroenterology Hospitalist to join our growing team. The incoming physician will focus exclusively on the care of hospitalized patients with gastrointestinal conditions, providing inpatient consultations, diagnostic evaluations, and endoscopic procedures such as EGD and colonoscopy. The role involves working closely with hospitalists, intensivists, surgeons, and emergency medicine providers to manage acute and complex GI disorders, coordinates multidisciplinary care, and supports timely treatment and discharge planning. This position offers flexible scheduling options designed to support physician work‑life balance while delivering high‑quality inpatient GI care.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient consultations for patients with gastrointestinal conditions.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations and order necessary investigations.
• Perform endoscopic procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, and related interventions.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, surgeons, and emergency medicine providers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and support timely treatment and discharge planning.
• Maintain high‑quality inpatient GI care and uphold safety and infection control standards.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and successful completion of a residency and internship.
• Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Current NYS Certification/Licensure
• Federal DEA Certification
• Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty, Medical Specialty License or Certification if applicable

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 98144

Department MG - SPEC - GASTROENTEROLOGY

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 8.00

FTE 1

Work Schedule PHYSICIAN

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union Non-Union

Pay Range 650,000-725,000