Gastroenterologist -General -Academic-University of Louisville

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

58d•Onsite

About The Position

Physician provides assessment, management and outcome evaluation for patients’ outpatient settings. Educates patients, families and staff. Assesses the physical status of clients through interview, health history and physical examination and both inpatient and outpatient services. Formulates treatment plans for health problems and follow-ups. Writes prescriptions for medication, blood tests and routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures. Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement. Shares clinical expertise with personnel. Documents and reports care in an accurate and timely manner. Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct. Performs other duties as assigned. UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Medical Doctorate degree
Physician license for state of Kentucky
ACLS/BLS Certification
Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan and implement and evaluate patient care appropriate to the age of patients serviced by demonstrative knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Communicates appropriately.
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Able to critically think through complex situations.
Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Office applications.
Proficient with Epic EMR system

Nice To Haves

Epic EMR experience is preferred.
Strong computer and keyboarding skills

Responsibilities

Provides assessment, management and outcome evaluation for patients’ outpatient settings.
Educates patients, families and staff.
Assesses the physical status of clients through interview, health history and physical examination and both inpatient and outpatient services.
Formulates treatment plans for health problems and follow-ups.
Writes prescriptions for medication, blood tests and routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.
Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
Shares clinical expertise with personnel.
Documents and reports care in an accurate and timely manner.
Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.