Physician - Gastroenterology

As a physician in an affiliated medical practice, provides medical services to patients in an assigned area.

Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with Case Manager for admitted patients.

Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.

Recommends, participates in, and actively works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness of care provided to patients throughout the organization.

Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.

Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.

Develops and oversees the patient care plan in connection with entire clinical care team.

Works to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care, in a timely, effective, service-oriented manner.

Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making, and the right to self-determination.

Minimum Education
□ Doctor of Medicine □ Preferred X Required

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills
Licenses: Doctor of Medicine, licensed (or capable to be licensed) in the State of Virginia. Board Certified in an approved AMA Specialty.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)

Minimum Work Experience
Required - Completion of Accredited Residency. Board certification in specialty (if newly graduated from residency, must be obtained within 3 years of graduation) must be kept current.