Advanced Endoscopist (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Advanced Endoscopist provides specialized diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic care for patients with complex gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary disorders. This role focuses on advanced endoscopic procedures, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage patients with complex gastrointestinal, biliary, and pancreatic conditions
- Perform advanced endoscopic procedures consistent with training and privileges, including ERCP, EUS, advanced polypectomy, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), and management of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Provide inpatient gastroenterology consultation services and outpatient clinic care
- Collaborate with hepatology, surgery, oncology, radiology, and interventional teams for comprehensive patient management
- Interpret diagnostic studies including pathology, imaging, and laboratory data related to endoscopic care
- Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and tumor boards as applicable
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedural risks, benefits, and follow-up care
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
- Supervise and educate fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, or endoscopy staff as applicable
- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program
- Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program
- Completion of an accredited Advanced Endoscopy fellowship
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Gastroenterology
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
- DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies
- Expertise in advanced endoscopic techniques and therapeutic interventions
- Strong clinical judgment and procedural decision-making skills
- Ability to manage complex gastrointestinal cases
- Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety
Work Environment
- Endoscopy suites, hospital inpatient units, ambulatory surgery centers, and outpatient clinics
- Call responsibilities including after-hours coverage as required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods during procedures
- Manual dexterity and stamina for complex endoscopic interventions
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for procedural and clinical care