General Gastroenterologist

About the role

We seek a General Gastroenterologist Physician to join our team. This role involves providing comprehensive medical services, managing patient care, and ensuring the safety and quality of clinical care.

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 patients for the need for and level of prescription medicines required.
• Manages the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Fulfills departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Participates in specified health promotion, education, and/or prevention programs.
• Orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' conditions.
• Maintains accurate and timely completion of all 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 the delivery of medical care.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of 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 in 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.
• American Osteopathic Association Board Certified Physician-Specialty.
• Board Certified DO National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME).

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of 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 in correct usage.

Benefits

Our associates enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $X-$Y, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role typically works Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.