UF Health Regional Physician (Gastroenterology) - UF Health Central Florida (Lake and Marion Counties)

UF Health Central Florida, formerly known as Central Florida Health and acquired by University of Florida Health in January 2020, is an award-winning, locally owned and governed not-for-profit health care system and the largest, most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. We care for patients in Lake, Sumter, and Marion counties through inpatient acute hospital services at UF Health The Villages Hospital and UF Health Leesburg Hospital, inpatient rehabilitation services at UF Health The Villages Rehabilitation Hospital, adult inpatient psychiatric services at the UF Health Leesburg Hospital Senior Behavioral Health Center, and diagnostic laboratory services at several locations. As a premier health care provider, UF Health Central Florida takes pride in providing progressive, innovative technology, along with building strong relationships with patients, families, physicians, and residents of the communities we serve.

About the role

We are currently seeking a full-time Gastroenterologist. This physician will provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.

Responsibilities

• Provide full scope of clinical patient care and services which fall under the field of training, including diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventative care, and health maintenance to patients at UF Health Regional Network clinical sites.
• Work collaboratively with members of the healthcare team including pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff.
• Review incoming reports (e.g., lab, x-ray, EKG) and follow up in a timely manner.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program or patient care unit.
• Direct and coordinate the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Participate in specified health promotion, education, and/or prevention programs as appropriate to the position.
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical and operational meetings as requested.
• Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice, as requested.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes.
• Four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.

Qualifications

• Specialty License or Certification.
• Board certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Certification/Licensure in the state of Florida and Federal DEA Certification.

Health Assessment Required: Yes