Physician Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary

Job DescriptionGastrointestinal (GI) Specialist / GastroenterologistHave you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.Position Summary The Gastrointestinal (GI) Specialist is a physician responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the digestive tract and hepatobiliary system, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. The physician provides consultative care in outpatient and/or inpatient settings and performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditionsObtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop differential diagnosesOrder and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and pathology reportsPerform endoscopic procedures (e.g., upper endoscopy and colonoscopy)Diagnose and treat GI bleeding, inflammatory disorders, functional disorders, and liver diseaseProvide colorectal cancer screening and surveillanceDevelop treatment plans including medications, nutrition, and procedural interventionsProvide inpatient consultation and coordinate care with hospitalists, surgeons, and primary care providersEducate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive careDocument clinical encounters in the electronic medical recordParticipate in quality improvement and peer review activitiesProcedural Scope (Typical)Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)Colonoscopy with biopsy and polypectomyControl of gastrointestinal bleedingDilation of stricturesPEG tube placementForeign body removalAdvanced procedures based on privileges (optional): ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)Conditions Commonly ManagedGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)Peptic ulcer diseaseIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS)Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis)Gastrointestinal bleedingDysphagiaLiver diseases including hepatitis and fatty liver diseasePancreatic and biliary disordersColon polyps and colorectal cancer screeningPractice SettingsOutpatient clinicEndoscopy suite or ambulatory surgery centerHospital inpatient consult servicePossible call coverage depending on staffing modelQualificationsDoctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic xhyhwjd Medicine (DO)Completion of accredited Internal Medicine residencyCompletion of accredited Gastroenterology fellowshipBoard Certified or Board Eligible in GastroenterologyEligible for unrestricted state medical licenseDEA certification (if prescribing controlled medications)Core CompetenciesEndoscopic procedural proficiencyClinical judgment and diagnostic reasoningPatient communication and educationMultidisciplinary collaborationAbility to manage urgent and high-acuity presentationsWork EnvironmentCombination of clinic, procedural, and hospital settingsExposure to moderate procedural workloadTeam-based care model with nursing and ancillary staff support