Advanced Gastroenterologist

About the role

We seek an Advanced Gastroenterologist Physician to join our team. This role involves providing comprehensive medical services, ensuring patient safety and quality of care, and managing daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, and assessments.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate.
• Refers patients to specialists and relevant patient care components as necessary.
• Evaluates patient needs for prescription medicines and considers alternative care options.
• Manages the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Fulfills departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement goals, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Participates in health promotion, education, and prevention programs.
• Orders, performs, and interprets tests, analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' conditions.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation within 3 days of visit or discharge.
• Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other healthcare providers.
• Supports call coverage for the practice and hospitals.
• Maintains productivity at acceptable levels.
• Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.
• Develops strong partnerships with fellow physicians and support staff.

Requirements

• MD/DO degree.
• No prior work experience required.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for medical care.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for delivering medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in area of expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients on correct usage.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board.
• Medical Doctor - Mississippi - Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure.
• Medical Doctor - Tennessee - Tennessee State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Osteopathic Physician Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Osteophathic Examination.
• Board Certified Physician - American Board of Medical Specialties.
• National Board Certified Physician - The National Board of Physicians and Surgeons.
• AOA Board Certified Physician-Specialty American Osteopathic Association.
• Board Certified DO National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME).