GASTROENTEROLOGIST

Job Summary

The Gastroenterologist provides comprehensive outpatient medical care for patients with gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders in the Gastroenterology Clinic and performs diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures in the GI Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). The physician independently evaluates, diagnoses, develops and implements treatment plans, performs procedures within granted clinical privileges, manages results and follow-up, and coordinates care with nursing, anesthesia, pathology, referring providers, and other specialists. The Gastroenterologist is accountable for clinical quality, patient safety, accurate and timely documentation, and adherence to medical staff bylaws, organizational policies, and applicable professional and regulatory standards. The physician demonstrates Forrest’s commitment to caring in all ways, for all people, always.

Qualifications

Education/Skills

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an appropriately accredited institution.

Work Experience:

Successful completion of accredited internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship training, or equivalent training accepted through applicable credentialing standards

Certification/Licensure:

Current license to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi required. Member of Forrest General

Hospital's active medical staff with privileges to practice required. Be eligible for Forrest General

Hospital Malpractice insurance. Required to be eligible for board certification in gastroenterology.