Physician-Medicine, Gastroenterology (Bel Air)

Inpatient coverage details:

• The GI team provides coverage for a 250-bed hospital, Level 1 trauma
• Dedicated endoscopy suite with 24/7 on-call nurse and tech
•  24/7 anesthesia service for propofol administration.
• Olympus scopes with Hemospray, over-the-scope-clips, and other accessories available.
•  24/7 general surgery, colorectal surgery and IR services
•  Inpatient list averages 15-20 patients/day and Inpatient endoscopies average 5-7/ day
• Advanced endoscopy skills are not mandatory, but equipment is available.
•  Roundtrip advanced procedures established with University of Maryland Medical Center
• Tiger communication system for easy access to consultants
• We use EPIC EMR system for inpatient and outpatient notes and ProVation for procedure notes
  infusion center for IBD and other drugs.
  
  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Doctoral degree in Medicine in area of specialty
• 3-5 years of clinical experience
• Board certified or board eligible gastroenterologists (preferred)
•  New GI Fellowship graduates and experienced GI physicians are encouraged to apply.
• Advanced endoscopy skills such as ERCP, EUS (preferred)
• CPR required
• BLS required
• ACLS and/or other relevant certification as required by the department
• Ability to perform general GI procedures proficiently (e.g., upper endoscopy with biopsies, bleeding control, esophageal dilations, foreign body retrieval, colonoscopy with polypectomy, and PEG tube placement).
• Ability to multitask and conduct inpatient and outpatient consultations independently
• Possess strong clinical knowledge base with solid foundation to manage GI and hepatology disorders
• Efficient and timely documentation skills
• Ability to assist and interact with nurse practitioners in the outpatient and inpatient setting
• Ability to communicate effectively with consultants
• Team player with the ability to communicate and interact respectfully with all hospital staff
• Excellent bedside manner
• Willing to be a flexible participant in a growing program
• Ability to adhere to quality metrics
• Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, and/or publishing
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific need
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, patient’s families, departmental units, and medical and nursing staff on all essential matters
• Ability to multitask and conduct inpatient and outpatient consultations independently
• Possess a strong clinical knowledge base with solid foundation to manage GI and Hepatology disorders.

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications.  University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits

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