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TN 215 Centerview Drive #263 Brentwood TN 0VQ53 - Brentwood, TN
Graduate Degree
Negligible
Health Care

Description

Job Summary: Gastroenterologist duties include consulting and diagnosing patients, inspecting internal organs through endoscopic procedures, and consulting with patients' primary physicians. To include being involved in the management of other gastrointestinal issues such as obesity, liver disease, gallbladder disease, and even certain types of cancer.
 
 
Supervisory Responsibility: This position has responsibility to oversee Advance Practitioner Providers from a clinical responsibilities standpoint as well as other medical staff, such as medical assistants, CRNA’s, LPN’s and RN’s. Direct, day to day supervision is not required, only supervision relating to patient care.
 
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform physical exams and records findings.
  • Manage acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
  • Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
  • Administer medications and injections.
  • Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
  • Instruct patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provide patient education.
  • Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
  • Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation.
  • Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
  • Consult with patients to understand their health concerns.
  • Consult with a patient's primary doctor.
  • Analyze patient historical data.
  • Consult with other specialists, such as oncologists, in the case of cancer.
  • Diagnose and treat GI disorders.
  • Provide advice on diet and nutrition to patients and referring them to registered dietitians as needed.
  • Perform endoscopic procedures, such as ERCPs, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, upper endoscopies, duodenoscopies, gastroscopies, and barium swallows.
  • Conduct research to advance knowledge about gastrointestinal diseases and treatments.
  • Prescribe medications to treat digestive disorders and performing surgery to remove polyps or other abnormalities in the colon or rectum.
  • Participate in clinical continuous quality improvement activities.
  • Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
  • Perform diagnostic tests, such as blood tests and stool tests to determine the cause of a patient’s symptoms.
  • Refer patients to specialists if further diagnostic testing or treatment is needed.
  • Provide coordination of medical care to patients with chronic diseases, such as diabetes or hypertension, to manage symptoms and prevent complications.
  • For all One GI locations that have relationships with local hospitals, participation in “on call” rotation is required.
 
 
Core Competencies
  • Flexible, Detail oriented, Customer focus, Team working, Initiative, Problem solving, Organized, Self-motivated
 
 
General
  • Adopt the One GI culture of respect, integrity and accountability that contribute to an internal environment of teamwork and promote a positive brand image to our external customers.
  • Incorporate a leadership mindset to your role.
  • Comply with One GI procedures, policies, and regulations relevant to your role.
  • Successfully completes all One GI training requirements (i.e. OSHA, HIPAA, HealthStream, compliance, etc.)
  • Responsible for compliance with all regulatory requirements and/or guidelines. These requirements/guidelines include, but are not limited to: OSHA, HIPAA, Federal Fraud and Abuse laws.
  • Computer skills – good working knowledge of MS office.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
  • Proven ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritize.
  • Able to maintain standards and professionalism during periods of fluctuating workloads.
  • Provide professional service to direct customers of One GI in all interactions.
  • Build effective working relationships with other team members.
  • Manage daily tasks to ensure business needs are consistently met.

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Medical degree required.
  • Completion of relevant residency programs. This includes a general residency program first, where they study topics such as endoscopy, radiology and pathology. After completing a general residency program, they must complete a residency program in gastroenterology.
  • Completion of a three (3) year gastroenterology fellowship.
  • Attainment of certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine.
  • Attainment of license from the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).
  • Attainment of state medical license obtained through the applicable state’s medical board.
  • Proficiency in performing endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures.
  • Proficiency with X-Rays, MRIs, and ultrasound scanning.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Strong and up to date medical knowledge including the latest medical research and discoveries in their field, the most effective treatment methods for their patients’ conditions, and an understanding of the latest advancements in medical technology.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with patients to explain medical procedures and treatment options, communicate with other medical professionals to collaborate on patient care, and to effectively use written communication to send medical records and other documents to patients and other medical professionals.
  • Strong technical skills to diagnose and treat patients, interpret medical test results, scan patients’ bodies, read medical charts, and develop treatment plans for patients and explain the treatment options to patients and their families.
  • Strong analytical skills to make diagnoses, develop treatment plans, and research/study medical literature to stay up to date on the latest treatment options.
  • Ability to use empathy to understand and share the feelings of others and help their patients feel more comfortable during procedures and treatment.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required.
 
 
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. Understand/comprehend English as well as read/follow written English instructions.
 
This role requires continuous activity levels in areas such as walking, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and reaching. It also requires dexterity in motion/flexibility. Ability to lift, push or pull 35+ or more. Must be able to differentiate colors and successfully pass color blind screening.
 
 
Work Environment
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stoop as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
 
This job operates in a clinic and procedure room environment. There is potential to be exposed to blood, tissue, and bodily fluids. Involves exposure to Glutaraldehyde/Rapicide (Refer to SDS manual as needed). Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
 
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the non-essential or essential functions of this job. All accommodations will be investigated on an individual basis with the needs of the department and current staff resources considered. Accommodations will not be made that compromise the safety and health of any associate.

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