Gastroenterologist Amarillo VA Healthcare System

Company : VA Amarillo Healthcare System

Location : Amarillo, TX

Employment Type : Full Time

Date Posted : 11 / 14 / 2024

Expire Date : 03 / 14 / 2025

Salary : 0-100

Job Categories : Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician

Job Description

Gastroenterologist

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA AMARILLO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

GASTROENTEROLOGIST) SCOPE OF PRACTICE

SPECIALTY SERVICE

SCOPE OF PRACTICE :

All providers who are granted privileges in VA Amarillo Health Care System are allowed to provide, deliver and / or interpret professional services (within the scope of their license) in all care settings. It is understood that the requested privileges represent only the requested privileges in the areas in which the applicant believes he / she meets the applicable standards of education, training, Board Certification and demonstrated proficiency.

CORE PRIVILEGES :

All (Gastroenterologist) who are granted privileges to provide, deliver and / or interpret are hereby granted the following core privileges :

• Examinations : Evaluates patients by examining thoroughly. Appropriate clinical, laboratory and other pertinent data is obtained to determine care the patient is provided.
• Diagnosis : Interprets and evaluates clinical data for the purpose of determining diagnosis and clinical status.
• Therapeutic Ability : Prescribes appropriate and timely treatment; applies indicated therapeutic procedures; recognizes and assesses changes in behavior, symptoms, signs, and other pertinent facts about the patient and modifies plan of treatment when indicated.
• Effectiveness in Emergencies : The incumbent is readily available; and quick in recognizing emergency situations, and taking timely necessary action.
• Patient Management : Develops and maintains rapport and gains the confidence of patients and relatives through competence and interpersonal skills.
• Consultations and Specialty Skills : Recognizes the need for consultation and utilizing facility or clinic specialty skills in diagnosis and treatment.
• Record keeping : Physical and other examinations and changes in patient's status are promptly and completely recorded.
• Encounters : All encounters to be completed daily by physician as this affects hospital funding.
• Consults Closure : Consults are required to be completed by the provider at the time patient has been seen.

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES :

Educational responsibilities usually involve either "teaching" or "coordination." Some positions may involve both or cut across the elements or functions.

Qualifications & Requirements :

Incentive offered. Up to 25% for 4 years.

Contact Information :

Company Name : VA Amarillo Healthcare System

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