Gastroenterologist (Board Certified)

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations for symptoms related to the digestive system, including taking medical history, physical examinations, and ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of GI conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, colon cancer, liver disease, pancreatitis, and biliary tract disorders.
• Perform endoscopic procedures including colonoscopies and upper endoscopies.  Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to visualize the GI tract, obtain biopsies, and perform therapeutic interventions.  (ERCP & EUS experience is beneficial but not required).
• Interpret and analyze results from endoscopic procedures, imaging studies (e.g., barium studies, CT scans, MRIs, and laboratory tests to formulate accurate diagnoses.
• Develop and implement treatment plans including medication management, dietary modifications, lifestyle changes, and referral to other specialists when necessary.
• Refer patients to other medical professionals and specialists if further diagnostic testing or treatment is warranted. 
• Incorporate acceptable standards of professional practice as well as practice goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.

Hospital Requirements: Must obtain and maintain hospital privileges.  Must participate in the required call rotational schedule with our call group.  Will work in conjunction with the support of midlevel’s assistance. 

Procedural Skills:

• Perform therapeutic endoscopic procedures such as polypectomy, dilation, stent placement, and hemostasis for bleeding lesions
• Conduct liver biopsies to diagnose liver diseases
• Possess expertise in advanced endoscopic techniques depending on practice focus and training

Patient Education and Communication:

• Provide clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment options, and potential risks and benefits to patients
• Counsel patients on preventive measures for GI diseases, including dietary changes and screening guidelines
• Effectively communicate with patients and their families regarding their health status and treatment plans

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals including surgeons, primary care physicians, radiologists, medical representatives, and nurses to manage complex cases
• May participate in clinical research studies related to gastroenterology
• Provide mentorship and supervision to trainees and other healthcare providers 

Requirements/Qualifications

• Doctorate degree, and completion of medical school.  Board certified in GI. 
• Full completion of residency & fellowship program.
• Medical license in the state of North Carolina as a Physician.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid DEA registration and prescribe in accordance with all applicable NC guidelines including participation in mandatory narcotic training.
• Must obtain and maintain valid ACLS/BLS certification, must also obtain and upkeep required CME’s to maintain required licensure.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain hospital privileges &  must participate in call with our rotating provider call group. 
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the patients served at our practice.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain professional, positive, caring relationships with administration, management, physicians, APP’s, ancillary support staff and patients/families. 
• Demonstrate the ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment as appropriate. 
• Demonstrate good clinical judgment and critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in the application of acceptable standards of practice. 
• Possess the necessary physical stamina required for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.  Must demonstrate excellent mobility and visual manual dexterity.  

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