Gastroenterologist (GI Physician)

Quick Facts

• Role: Gastroenterology Physician (GI Physician)

• Focus: Specialty GI care with an emphasis on improved access to services for underserved community members

Description

Provide high-quality gastroenterology consultations, evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with digestive system disorders. Manage conditions across the GI tract and related organs, determine needed diagnostic tests and procedures, and perform or coordinate endoscopy (colonoscopy and upper endoscopy) as applicable. Deliver individualized, culturally responsive care, support preventive services like colorectal cancer screening, and coordinate follow-up and transitions across the care network.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive GI consultations, evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment

• Manage disorders involving the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and biliary tract

• Treat common GI conditions such as GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, IBS, GI bleeding, chronic liver disease, and other digestive disorders

• Select appropriate diagnostic testing, lab studies, imaging, and endoscopic procedures based on clinical needs

• Perform or coordinate endoscopic procedures (colonoscopy, upper endoscopy) within assigned settings/privileges

• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide patient education on disease management, preventive care, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications

• Coordinate referrals, follow-up, and transitions of care with primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, and community partners

• Promote colorectal cancer screening, surveillance, and timely follow-up of abnormal results

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record

• Participate in quality improvement and specialty care access/outcome improvement efforts

• Provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, patient-centered care

• Use resources appropriately and apply evidence-based clinical practices within the delivery network

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Internal Medicine residency completed (accredited)

• Gastroenterology fellowship completed (accredited)

• Texas medical license (unrestricted) or eligibility to obtain one before start date

• Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Eligibility for medical staff appointment and clinical privileges at required partner facilities

• Effective communication with patients and interdisciplinary care teams

Benefits

• Help address gaps in specialty care and strengthen coordination across the health care system

• Support a community where access to quality medical care is not determined by income

• Work toward expanding access to essential specialty services for patients facing barriers to health care