UF Health Regional Physician (Gastroenterology) - UF Health Central Florida (Lake and Marion Counties)
About The Position
UF Health Central Florida is seeking a full-time Gastroenterologist to provide and manage direct patient care, including examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population. The physician will provide the full scope of clinical care and services within their training, including diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care, and health maintenance at UF Health Regional Network clinical sites. The role involves collaborating with healthcare team members, reviewing and following up on incoming reports, prescribing medications and treatment regimens, and referring patients to specialists or other appropriate care services. The physician may manage a medical program or patient care unit, coordinate nursing and support staff activities, follow departmental and safety standards, participate in health promotion or prevention programs, attend clinical and operational meetings, and assist with updating practice protocols.
Requirements
- Valid Florida Medical License or eligibility to obtain licensure before hire.
- Successful completion of all applicable UF Health credentialing and privileging requirements before employment begins.
Nice To Haves
- Board certification in the area of practice is preferred.
- Specialty license or certification.
- Board certified or board eligible in the specified area of medical specialty.
- Florida certification or licensure and Federal DEA certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.
- Provide clinical services within the physician’s field of training, including diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, preventive care, and health maintenance.
- Collaborate with pharmacists, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
- Review incoming reports, such as laboratory, X-ray, and EKG reports, and follow up in a timely manner.
- Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
- Refer patients to specialists and relevant patient care services as appropriate.
- May manage the daily operations of a medical program or patient care unit.
- Direct and coordinate patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
- Follow departmental policies, procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Participate in health promotion, education, or prevention programs as appropriate to the position.
- Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical and operational meetings as requested.
- Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
