Inpatient Academic Gastroenterologist

Ballad Health • Full-time • Johnson City, Tennessee, USA • 3w ago


Job Summary	ETSU Quillen College of Medicine has secured a new in-patient gastroenterology service line and seeks applicants who are board-certified/eligible in Gastroenterology to join our new team of physicians on this service. This role is exclusively for inpatient care and follows a schedule of 7 consecutive days on duty, followed by 7 days off. Call duties will be distributed among team members, with assignments determined by the Division Chief. The ideal candidate will have experience with ERCP/EUS, be dedicated to medical education, and have the flexibility to rotate between Holston Valley Medical Center and Bristol Regional Medical Center. Positions are contingent upon external funding. United States residency is required. This Inpatient Academic Gastroenterologist position involves a mix of clinical, educational, and administrative responsibilities. Responsibilities will include: Diagnose and treat patients with various gastroenterological conditions Conduct lectures, case discussions, and hands-on clinical training for the growth of future healthcare professionals Participate in performance improvement processes and Gastroenterology committee activities Collaborate with colleagues, Division Chief, and hospital personnel to enhance patient care Develop and maintain treatment protocols, best practice guidelines, and policies Oversee nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the Gastroenterology service Represent the hospital’s Gastroenterology services with professionalism and a patient-centered focus Commitment to active involvement in outreach, injury prevention, educational activities, and supporting the hospital in emergency planning and disaster preparedness as needed. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including: Paid time off & leave 17 paid holidays Educational Assistance Health and life insurance Retirement Access to University facilities and services and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications	ABIM Board Certified/Eligible in Gastroenterology.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in medical education. Experience in ERCP/EUS.