Faculty Physician - Gastroenterology

Wayne State University Physician Group; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Health in the Detroit metropolitan area seeks a Faculty Physician to deliver high-quality medical care in a clinical setting while contributing to policy development and medical education.

This role requires an MD or DO, board eligibility, and a commitment to teaching, patient safety, and compliance with organizational standards. The position emphasizes collaboration, ongoing professional development, and serving a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Licensed MD or DO to practice in the state.
• Board eligible in the specialty.
• Active medical license and professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality treatment to patients in a professional manner.
• Participate in teaching/training programs.
• Communicate with administrators and physicians to facilitate practice operations.
• Participate in team effort to ensure efficient services to patients.
• Adhere to ethical codes, corporate policies, and confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Clinical knowledge

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

MD or DO license

Board eligible

Job description

About Us

Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals. With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.

Job Summary

The Faculty Physician provides quality medical care to patients in a clinical setting. The Faculty Physician also assists management in developing policies and procedures relating to patient needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide quality treatment to all patients in a professional manner
• Participate in the teaching/training program(s)
• Communicate with administrators, and Physicians to facilitate practice operations
• Participate in team effort to guarantee efficient services to patients
• Conforms to the ethical code of conduct of his/her professional organization, to the Wayne Health Corporate Compliance Program and all standards of the Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, and to clinic policies and procedures
• Maintains a current professional license, professional liability insurance at limits required by Wayne Health Credentialing as applicable
• Attend meetings and training as requested including participation in mandatory annual Wayne Health training in such areas as: recipient rights, confidentiality, corporate compliance, prevention of violence and management of unsafe behaviors, and cultural competence
• Participates in professional development activities and keeps current with healthcare trends and practices
• Obeys confidentiality as required by all federal, state, regulatory and Wayne Health policies
• Perform related duties as assigned

Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training

• Licensed M.D. or D.O.
• Board eligible

Skills and Abilities

• High level of interpersonal skills, written and verbal, necessary to effectively communicate, establish, and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the Department and/or Practice
• Excellent analytical ability necessary to independently identify and resolve extremely complex and unusual problems or discrepancies
• Clinical knowledge to meet the medical requirements relating to various procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data
• Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and manage time
• Patient management skills necessary to provide quality care

Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse program and are passionate about improving health equity and justice in medicine for our patient population. We request that you submit one to two paragraphs illustrating your commitment to these principles.

Safety Requirements

Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures

Working Conditions/Schedule

Hours and days to be determined by the business need of the department. Additional hours may be required

EEO Statement

Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

In accordance with the US Supreme Court, which has cleared the way for the implementation and enforcement of The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination mandate, Wayne Health has established the following COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Wayne Health requires all employees [temporary employees and contractors] who will interact with the public and/or co-workers, regardless of clinical responsibility or patient contact, to have started their primary vaccination series against COVID-19 or received a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption. All newly hired employees are required to have received their first vaccination dose prior to their start date of employment and completed primary series as outlined in FDA's prescribing instruction for vaccine administration. New hires must also receive their booster within 30 days after the date that they are eligible to receive it, per CDC guidelines. Exemptions or accommodations to the Wayne Health vaccine requirement may be approved under certain limited circumstances. Anyone with an approved exemption must have weekly PCR COVID-19 testing on their own time and submit the results every Monday, before arriving at work. Employees whose positions are 100% remote are exempt from these requirements.

Company Overview

Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals. With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.

We provide rewarding career opportunities for today's best and brightest health care professionals.