Physician - Gastroenterologist

Central Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Health in Texas seeks a gastroenterologist for a full-time outpatient role serving the underserved in Travis County. The physician will perform GI endoscopies, oversee e-consults and e-reviews, and guide clinical workflows to improve access to care.

Attending learners and supervising Advanced Practice Providers are part of the duties. Qualified candidates hold MD/DO with Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, with 2+ years of clinical experience and leadership

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience; 4 years with leadership/mentorship.
• Experience supervising Advanced Practice Providers in outpatient settings.
• Proven ability to design efficient clinical workflows in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct GI consultations and endoscopy procedures in an outpatient clinic.
• Order and interpret tests and imaging to guide patient care.
• Provide diagnoses and treatments based on history and exam findings.
• Prescribe medications and arrange referrals for care.
• Lead and supervise Advanced Practice Providers as needed.
• Collaborate with operations and clinical leadership to improve access and efficiency.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Patient care

Leadership & mentorship

Education

MD/DO with Board Certification in Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology

Tools

Endoscopy

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

Conducts gastroenterology consultations, endoscopy procedures, e-consults, and e-reviews in an outpatient clinic setting.

Orders and interprets various tests and diagnostic imaging to gain insights into the patient's condition.

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.

Prescribes medications and recommends referrals for treatment and preventative healthcare.

Provides patients and their families with instructions on procedures, at-home care, and follow-up visits.

Directs and supervises Advanced Practice Providers as needed.

Helps design clinical workflows aimed at enhancing access to care, promoting evidence-based practices, and optimizing efficiency.

Actively communicates with others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner in person and on the phone.

Collaborates with Central Health's operations and clinical leadership to foster a cohesive and team-oriented environment.

Demonstrates strong management skills, including efficient work planning, organization, and adherence to deadlines, with a focus on key priorities.

Offers strong decision-making skills, especially in clinical matters.

Contributes to yearly assessments of team members with guidance from the Practice Leader.

Plans, promotes, demonstrates, recommends, and coordinates high standards of medical practice.

Supports, leads, and models the vision, mission, and values of Central Health

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Education Level

Education Details

Required/Preferred

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

Required

Work Experience

Experience

Experience Details

Required/Preferred

2 years of Clinical Experience

Required

4 years Clinical Experience with 2-year in leadership/mentorship experience

Preferred