Gastroenterologist

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to Vice President Physician Operations or designee, Gastroenterologist provides comprehensive physician services to assess, diagnose, plan and treat a wide range of patients with health issues/illness or injury within Northwest Community Healthcare facilities or Endeavor Health locations. Collaborates with inter-disciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive clinical coordination of patient care resulting in integrated health care that is timely, high quality, customer focused and utilizes resources effectively to optimize patient outcomes. The selected candidate will be joining 8 Gastroenterologists and 1 GI Hospitalist, along with 3 Advanced Practice Providers providing Inpatient coverage.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with current license to practice medicine in the state of Illinois
Board certified or eligible in Gastroenterology
Active DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License, or ability to obtain
Current CPR certification or specialty specific advanced life support (ACLS, ATLS, PALS) certification obtained through American Heart Association.
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families, medical personnel, and other members of the health care team in a compassionate and customer oriented manner.
Current knowledge of evidence-based standards of medical care for specialty area.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive physician services to assess, diagnose, plan and treat a wide range of patients with health issues/illness or injury within Northwest Community Healthcare facilities or Endeavor Health locations.
Collaborates with inter-disciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive clinical coordination of patient care.
Ensures integrated health care that is timely, high quality, customer focused and utilizes resources effectively to optimize patient outcomes.
Provides Inpatient coverage.
Performs effectively and efficiently under the pressure of stressful emergency situations.
Prioritizes patient care to support efficient patient flow in in NCH facilities or NCH Medical Group offices.
Works a flexible schedule and assists in covering vacancies when necessary.