The Gastroenterology / Therapeutic Endoscopy Physician provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic care for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, and biliary system. This role includes advanced endoscopic procedures, inpatient and outpatient clinical care, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, which may include EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), polypectomy, dilation, stent placement, and management of GI bleeding
Provide inpatient consultative services and outpatient gastroenterology care
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
Interpret diagnostic studies including endoscopy findings, pathology reports, imaging, and laboratory results
Collaborate with surgery, oncology, radiology, anesthesia, and other specialists as needed
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, treatment options, and preventive care
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation in the electronic health record
Participate in call coverage and endoscopy unit responsibilities as required
Adhere to quality, safety, and regulatory standards and participate in quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency
Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship
Additional training or experience in advanced or therapeutic endoscopy preferred
Board eligible or board certified in Gastroenterology
Active or eligible state medical license
DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies
Advanced technical skills in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
Strong clinical judgment and procedural decision-making
Excellent communication and patient counseling skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-based, multidisciplinary environment
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Work Environment
Combination of outpatient clinic, inpatient consult services, and endoscopy suite
Schedule and call responsibilities vary by practice model and procedural volume
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and procedural scope
Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage