Medical Director Physician

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Vision

Job summary

The Barrett's Esophagus Treatment Center at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia leads innovative care for Barrett's esophagus with a multidisciplinary approach. The role oversees program growth, patient management across all disease stages, and adoption of advanced imaging and endoscopic therapies.

The position emphasizes teaching, mentoring, and collaboration within a leading academic GI and Transplant Hepatology environment, with opportunities for clinical research and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Gastroenterology with PA licensure eligibility.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced endoscopic imaging and therapies.
• Strong interest in teaching, mentoring, and academic collaboration.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Barrett's Esophagus Program.
• Manage a large cohort of patients across all stages of Barrett's care.
• Utilize advanced imaging and therapeutic technologies including RFA, APC, EMR, and cryotherapy.
• Drive clinical research and innovation in Barrett's Esophagus.
• Mentor fellows and residents, contributing to Jefferson's academic mission.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching/Mentoring

Clinical excellence

Research

Education

Board certification in Gastroenterology

Tools

RFA

EMR

APC

Cryotherapy

Job description

Job Details

About the Program The Barrett's Esophagus Treatment Center at Jefferson Health is one of the few dedicated centers in the U.S. and the first multidisciplinary center in Philadelphia solely focused on Barrett's Esophagus. With over 2,300 radiofrequency ablation (RFA) procedures performed, Jefferson ranks among the top 10 globally for total RFA volume and is recognized as a pioneer in RFA therapy.

Job Description

The Jefferson Digestive Health Institute offers comprehensive services in gastroenterology and hepatology, including: Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, Motility and liver transplantation, Specialized centers for celiac disease, IBD, complicated polyps, fatty liver, viral hepatitis, and liver tumors. Outpatient care and endoscopy are provided at the Honickman Center, a state-of-the-art facility. A dedicated advanced endoscopy unit within the hospital complex is nearing completion of major renovations. The ambulatory suite includes newly renovated outpatient, administrative, and academic offices for the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. The institute is equipped with cutting‑edge technologies for managing complex GI conditions, including: Deep, device‑assisted enteroscopy, POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy), ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection), Advanced imaging and therapeutic modalities. Academic Excellence Jefferson is a leading academic center with: a traditional GI fellowship, three advanced fellowships in Transplant Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and Advanced Endoscopy.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Barrett's Esophagus Program
• Manage a large cohort of patients across all stages of Barrett's care
• Utilize advanced imaging and therapeutic technologies including RFA, APC, EMR, and cryotherapy
• Drive clinical research and innovation in Barrett's Esophagus
• Mentor fellows and residents, contributing to Jefferson's academic mission

Qualifications

• Board certification in Gastroenterology
• Eligible for or currently holding a Pennsylvania medical license
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced endoscopic imaging and therapies
• Strong interest in teaching, mentoring, and academic collaboration
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and research

Employment Details

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type: Regular Employee

Entity: Jefferson University Physicians

Primary Location Address

132 S 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Equal Opportunity

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap, disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts
• medical (including prescription) insurance

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