Assistant Professor

Tulane • New Orleans, LA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Professor will provide high-quality general gastroenterology care across multiple practice sites, including University Medical Center New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, affiliated clinics, and other University-affiliated hospitals. The role includes performing a high volume of general and luminal endoscopic procedures, maintaining an outpatient clinic schedule, participating in inpatient consultation and care, and supporting divisional call services and faculty coverage. The position also involves supervising and mentoring trainees, contributing to departmental teaching and conferences, pursuing clinical research, quality improvement, or educational scholarship, and supporting departmental and professional service activities.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and contact information for at least three professional references. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Curry Cates at [email protected].

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited, nationally recognized medical school.
• Board certification, or board eligibility with a clear pathway to certification, in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
• Valid Louisiana medical license or ability to obtain one.
• Full medical staff membership and clinical privileges at affiliated hospitals.
• Strong clinical skills and commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Commitment to medical education and mentorship.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide general gastroenterology patient care across multiple practice sites, including University Medical Center New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, affiliated clinics, and other University-affiliated hospitals.
• Perform a high volume of general and luminal endoscopic procedures, including esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and related diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain a robust outpatient clinic schedule and continuity of care.
• Ensure compliance with clinical and professional practice standards, including credentialing, licensure, and clinical privileges at assigned facilities.
• Maintain active board certification in gastroenterology.
• Participate in inpatient GI consultation services and inpatient care management.
• Supervise and mentor fellows, residents, and medical students during clinical activities.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement and outcomes evaluation initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Support divisional call services and faculty coverage as needed.
• Educate gastroenterology fellows, internal medicine residents, and medical students.
• Attend and contribute to departmental conferences and didactic sessions.
• Provide formal verbal and written evaluations of trainees.
• Participate in the annual resident interview and ranking process.
• Mentor fellows and residents in clinical decision-making and procedural skills.
• Contribute to Grand Rounds and other departmental learning activities.
• Pursue clinical research, quality improvement projects, or educational scholarship.
• Collaborate with mentors and colleagues to establish scholarly goals.
• Disseminate findings through presentations and publications.
• Support the department's missions in clinical care, teaching, and service.
• Participate in professional societies through membership, engagement, or leadership roles.
• Attend departmental faculty meetings and professional development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree