Gastroenterologist

Unio Specialty Care•Santa Barbara, CA

11h•$450,000 - $475,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Physician/Gastroenterologist is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients with digestive and gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. The Gastroenterologist will evaluate and diagnose patients, develop treatment plans, and ensure appropriate follow-up care. This role will also monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans. Communication with other physicians, staff, and patients is paramount in this position to ensure that patient needs are met effectively and efficiently. The role involves 15-20 patients per day, with a work schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Call coverage is one week every nine weeks, covering one hospital. The practice is predominantly outpatient, with 60% Endoscopy and 40% office-based practice.

Requirements

Current DEA License
Board-certified/eligible in Gastroenterology
Current California Physician License or ability to obtain a CA License
Completion of a residency program in Gastroenterology
Eligible to work in the United States
Perform Typical Gastroenterology Procedures
Endoscopy skillset: Mainly EGD and colonoscopy, Esophageal Manometry, Bravo, and Capsule

Nice To Haves

ERCP is ideal but not required

Responsibilities

Diagnose or treat digestive and gastrointestinal diseases and disorders.
Document or review patients' histories.
Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests.
Perform diagnostic procedures, such as endoscopies, colonoscopies, and biopsies.
Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines and fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
Prescribe or administer medications and treatments to patients.
Ensure appropriate follow-up care.
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans.
Communicate with other physicians, staff, and patients.