Physician - Gastroenterologist

CommUnityCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled gastroenterologist to join their team in Austin, Texas. This full-time outpatient role focuses on providing direct patient care, performing GI endoscopies, and enhancing clinical workflows to improve access to care for the underserved community. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with patients to enhance their quality of life while also supervising advanced practice providers and contributing to a cohesive healthcare environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• M.D or D.O degree with Board Certification in Gastroenterology required.
• 2 years of clinical experience required, with leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts consultations and endoscopy procedures in an outpatient setting.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, prescribes medications, and supervises advanced practice providers.
• Designs clinical workflows to enhance access to care and optimize efficiency.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Clinical Decision Making

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

M.D or D.O degree

Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY

Central Health is seeking a skilled gastroenterologist to join their expanding team and provide care to the underserved community in Travis County. The role involves providing direct patient care and performing GI endoscopies. Additionally, the gastroenterologist will complete e-consults and e-reviews in an outpatient clinic setting as required.

In this position, the gastroenterologist will play a crucial role in designing clinical workflows aimed at improving access to care, supporting evidence-based practices, and enhancing overall efficiency. This role also includes serving as an attending physician for learners at various levels and potentially supervising advanced practice providers.

As a valued member of a multidisciplinary team, the gastroenterologist will collaborate closely with patients to jointly improve their quality of life. This is a full-time outpatient clinical role that involves direct clinical sessions, divided between ambulatory visits, e-consults/reviews, and conducting endoscopies. Ten percent of clinical time is allocated to administrative tasks.

This position is considered on-site.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Conducts gastroenterology consultations, endoscopy procedures, e-consults, and e-reviews in an outpatient clinic setting.
2. Orders and interprets various tests and diagnostic imaging to gain insights into the patient's condition.
3. Offers diagnoses and treatment for diseases, disorders, and injuries based on a patient's medical history and physical assessment results. Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for specialized care when necessary.
4. Prescribes medications and recommends referrals for treatment and preventative healthcare.
5. Provides patients and their families with instructions on procedures, at-home care, and follow-up visits.
6. Directs and supervises Advanced Practice Providers as needed.
7. Helps design clinical workflows aimed at enhancing access to care, promoting evidence-based practices, and optimizing efficiency.
8. Actively communicates with others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner in person and on the phone.
9. Collaborates with Central Health's operations and clinical leadership to foster a cohesive and team-oriented environment.
10. Demonstrates strong management skills, including efficient work planning, organization, and adherence to deadlines, with a focus on key priorities.
11. Offers strong decision-making skills, especially in clinical matters.
12. Contributes to yearly assessments of team members with guidance from the Practice Leader.
13. Plans, promotes, demonstrates, recommends, and coordinates high standards of medical practice.
14. Supports, leads, and models the vision, mission, and values of Central Health.

Qualifications

Education

Education Level: M.D or D.O degree with Board Certification (or Board Eligibility if within 2 years of residency) in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Work Experience

Experience: 2 years of Clinical Experience required; 4 years of Clinical Experience with 2-year in leadership/mentorship experience preferred.