Gastroenterologist: Endoscopy & GI Care Leader

Oregon GUT Club; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Northport Healthcare System is seeking an enthusiastic Gastroenterologist to join its staff. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care including diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and education of patients with GI conditions.

The physician will perform standard GI procedures, including upper endoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy. Duties also include on-call coverage, teaching medical students and residents, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate veteran care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from a school approved for the year of graduation
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the United States
• Board eligibility or certification in Gastroenterology
• ACGME/AOA approved residency training or equivalent post-training experience

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive GI care including diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and education
• Perform GI procedures such as EGD and colonoscopy
• Conduct endoscopic diagnostic/therapeutic procedures under appropriate sedation
• Evaluate and manage inpatients and outpatients with GI, pancreatic, and liver diseases
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 coverage for GI emergencies
• Mentor and teach medical students, residents, and GI fellows during rounds and in the endoscopy suite
• Document clinical notes, review labs, and place orders in the VA EMR
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate veteran care
• Engage in quality improvement activities and hospital safety initiatives

Skills

Gastroenterology

Endoscopy

Teaching/mentoring

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

MD or DO degree

Unrestricted US medical license

GI board certification/eligibility

ACGME/AOA residency training

Tools

VA EMR system

Endoscopy equipment

Hospital procedures

Job description

VA Northport Healthcare System is seeking an enthusiastic Gastroenterologist to join its staff. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care including diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and education of patients with GI conditions.

The physician will perform standard GI procedures, including upper endoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy. Duties also include on-call coverage, teaching medical students and residents, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate veteran care.