What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Gastroenterology Hospitalist position at Capital Health (US)?
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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Position Overview
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Job Title
Gastroenterology - Hospitalist
Cost Center
XXXXXX
Job Code
60000
FLSA Exemption Status
Exempt
Telecommuting Eligible
SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)
The Gastroenterologist’s role is to provide high-quality medical care to patients suffering from conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract and liver. Providing comprehensive inpatient services as GI Hospitalist for the full spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases
Education
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience
MD/DO Degree
3 years of specialty training from an accredited program; 3 yrs. of experience practicing as a Gastroenterologist preferred Experienced in hospital medicine with complex patients
Other Credentials
NJ & PA licenses. Board certified/eligible in Gastroenterology
Knowledge And Skills
Strong communication skills, highly organized, and highly productive
Special Training
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
Usual Work Day
Exempt Hours
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? No
Essential Functions
Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Taste or Smell
Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 10 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 5 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: N/A
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
"Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Position Overview
VERSION:
1
Job Title
Gastroenterology - Hospitalist
Cost Center
XXXXXX
Job Code
60000
FLSA Exemption Status
Exempt
Telecommuting Eligible
SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)
The Gastroenterologist’s role is to provide high-quality medical care to patients suffering from conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract and liver. Providing comprehensive inpatient services as GI Hospitalist for the full spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases
Education
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience
MD/DO Degree
3 years of specialty training from an accredited program; 3 yrs. of experience practicing as a Gastroenterologist preferred Experienced in hospital medicine with complex patients
Other Credentials
NJ & PA licenses. Board certified/eligible in Gastroenterology
Knowledge And Skills
Strong communication skills, highly organized, and highly productive
Special Training
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
Usual Work Day
Exempt Hours
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? No
Essential Functions
- Conduct regular consultations with patients to understand their health conditions and symptoms related to the gastrointestinal tract
- Order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as endoscopies, colonoscopies and biopsies to identify diseases
- Diagnose conditions like gastritis, peptic ulcers, gallstones, liver disease, and cancers of the digestive system
- Prescribe and administer treatment which may include medication, lifestyle and dietary changes
- Perform specialized procedures for treatment, such as polyp removal or treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Directing nurses, residents, or other staff.
- Work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care
- Stay updated on the latest research and advancements the field
- Adhere to privacy regulations and maintain patient confidentiality
- Document and maintain accurate medical records for all patients
- Provide patient education for managing and understanding their conditions
Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Taste or Smell
Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 10 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 5 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: N/A
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
"Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."
