Job Responsibilities

Provide high-quality diagnostic and consultative gastroenterology services in both inpatient and outpatient settings to ensure continuity of care within the Tenet network.
Perform a high volume of standard endoscopic procedures, including Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and Colonoscopies, for diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic purposes.
Manage a daily inpatient census (typically 15–25 patients), providing specialized consultations for acute conditions such as gastrointestinal hemorrhage, biliary disease, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flares.
Conduct specialized advanced procedures, such as ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) or EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound), if privileged and required by the specific facility.
Evaluate and manage chronic liver diseases, including cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
Interpret biopsy results, laboratory data, and diagnostic imaging to formulate and update patient treatment plans effectively.
Oversee the administration of biologic therapies and provide clinical guidance to the infusion team for patients with complex autoimmune GI disorders.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including General Surgeons, Oncologists, and Hospitalists, to coordinate comprehensive care for complex cases.
Direct patient sedation and recovery protocols during procedures, ensuring constant monitoring of airway patency and hemodynamic stability.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and billing codes within the facility’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR), such as Epic or Cerner.
Provide on-call coverage for emergent GI cases, including esophageal food bolus impactions and variceal bleeding, during nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited School of Medicine.
Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Residency in Internal Medicine and a Fellowship in Gastroenterology.
Proven ability to integrate quickly into new clinical environments and adapt to facility-specific surgical workflows.
Strong technical proficiency in "bread and butter" GI procedures with a commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with existing medical staff during the transitional period.

Certifications and Licensure

Board Certification (or Board Eligibility) in Gastroenterology by the ABIM or AOBIM is required.
Active and unrestricted Medical License in the practicing jurisdiction (IMLC eligibility is a plus).
Active DEA registration and state-specific controlled substance licensure.
Current AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications.
Clean professional history to facilitate the expedited 60–90 day credentialing process typical for Tenet Healthcare facilities.

Gastroenterology

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