Gastroenterology Physician

Company: PIH Health Hospital
Location: Downey
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

At PIH Health, we provide cutting edge compassionate care. We have a talented team who is proud to be making a positive impact on the lives of our patients each and every day. We are growing fast and looking to have enthusiastic Gastroenterology Physician to join our team. POSITION SUMMARY The Gastroenterology Physician sees and treats patients who suffer from any gastrointestinal issues. The Gastroenterology Physician coordinates a course of treatment for patients with a variety of disorders, diseases, or irregularities that pertain to the digestive tract. While working with an inter-disciplinary team of nurses, physician assistants, dieticians, surgeons, pathologists and pharmacists. Gastroenterology Physician will act as an expert in his field as patients come to them disease management and prevention. They may perform any number of tests on patients, including blood work, colonoscopies, and endoscopies. They must be adept at performing these tests and reading the results so that they can convey to patients what their problems may be. Required Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in Gastroenterology diagnoses: assessment, intervention, and patient care management. Knowledgeable regarding a Gastroenterology Physician scope of practice.
• Experience performing and interpreting Colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP and Pathology Results.
• Demonstrated experience with ERCP preferred.
• Preferred training in ERCP, EGD and Colonoscopies of at least 10-12 a year.
• Ability to consult for Gastroenterology assessments within 10+ hours of requests.
• Fellow or certification from American Association of Gastroenterology.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal and conflict resolution abilities.
• Independent performer. Required Experience
  • Current California Medical license
  • Graduate from an accredited Medical School
  • Graduate from an accredited Internal Medicine Residency program.
  • Graduate from an accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship program.
  • Evidence of continuing education and self-development to support license requirements
  • Board Certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Subspecialty Certification from the American Board of Gastroenterology
  • Board certified or board eligible. WHY PIH HEALTH? We're a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, 93 outpatient medical offices, six Urgent Care Centers, with over 400 employed physician and mid-level providers in our medical foundation and more than 7,500 compassionate & valued employees. Ranked one of America's 100 Best Hospitals. is dedicated to putting patients first-a cornerstone of our. EOE M/F/D/V

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