Gastroenterologist (Assistant Professor)

Summary The section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology in the Department of Medicine is recruiting a Gastroenterologist (MD) to join the Quentin Mease endoscopy unit. The candidate will provide outpatient and inpatient services in the Texas Medical Center at Ben Taub Hospital. Clinical care responsibilities will include outpatient clinics, endoscopy, and inpatient service rotations. Duties will include direct patient care, participation in the education of trainees, and participating in section meetings/conferences. Opportunities for research, quality improvement, and leadership activities will be strongly supported. Job Duties Evaluate new and existing patients in the clinic setting and outpatient endoscopy. Participate in the inpatient consult service at Baylor St. Luke’s. Develop treatment plan for patients. Meet productivity benchmarks established by Baylor College of Medicine. Participate in all routine clinical meetings held with the immediate work group. Maintain required certifications and licensing. Become familiar with Electronic Medical Record system, enter data into EMR, and develop a level of competency to document all patient encounters. Complete all documentation in a timely manner. Orders for diagnostic services and referrals to specialists. Minimum Qualifications M.D. Residency & Fellowship training in Gastroenterology. License from Texas Medical Board certification. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. [[mfield1]]