Gastroenterology Physician, CU GI Community Practice Group (Longmont)

About the role

The Gastroenterologist will have clinical responsibilities including outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital consultations, endoscopic procedures, and nights/weekends call coverage. They will primarily see outpatients at the UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital and Longmont GI clinic 5 days per week (3 half-days outpatient clinic, 5 half-days outpatient endoscopy). Additionally, they will provide inpatient GI consultative services and nights/weekends call coverage at Longs Peak Hospital up to 8 weeks per year in rotation with other members of the Longmont CU GI community practice group.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluation and management of GI disorders within the scope of a general gastroenterologist, including: GERD, Dysphagia, IBS/functional GI disorders, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Abnormal liver function tests, Pancreatitis, Occult iron deficiency anemia, GI motility disorders.
• Interpretation of GI diagnostics including: Routine endoscopic procedures within the scope of a general gastroenterologist (polypectomy, treatment of upper/lower GI bleeding, endoscopic dilation), Capsule endoscopy interpretation, Wireless pH capsule placement (Bravo®), Hydrogen Breath Testing.
• Therapeutic Endoscopy training (ERCP, EUS).

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board certification in Internal Medicine
• Board certification or active board eligibility in Gastroenterology
• Active State of Colorado medical license
• Active DEA license on or before hire date

Preferred Qualifications

• Therapeutic Endoscopy training (ERCP, EUS)
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records, such as Epic
• ACLS and BLS certification

Why Join Us

The University of Colorado’s Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine is an internationally-renowned program that provides comprehensive resources for the diagnosis and management of diseases of the digestive tract, pancreas and liver. The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology has faculty and staff making contributions to research, clinical trials, and nationally-recognized patient care. Gastroenterology & GI Surgery is one of the top ranked in the United States and our clinical partner, the University Of Colorado Hospital, is in the top hospitals nationwide as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is rapidly growing, with clinical practice sites across Denver metro and the front range, which include over 80 researchers, physicians, advanced practice providers, and staff, all working toward its vision to prevent and treat disease while being a global model for patient care delivery, interdisciplinary research, and medical education.

Why work for the University?

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, disability, life, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefits, and more.
• Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.