Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Erlanger Health • Chattanooga, TN

95d

About The Position

Provides medical leadership for the Department by assisting in the planning, development and implementation of program goals and operations, as outlined in contract. Assures compliance with all Joint Commission/DNV and other regulatory agency guidelines. Assist with the strategic plans of the organization for growth and development of the department. Attends at least 75% of quarterly medical staff meetings; attends any meeting as directed by medical director or his/her designee. This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Completion of an approved residency and, if applicable, fellowship program.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee.
• BLS prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.
• Board Certification in practice specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for the Department.
• Assist in the planning, development and implementation of program goals and operations.
• Ensure compliance with all Joint Commission/DNV and other regulatory agency guidelines.
• Assist with the strategic plans of the organization for growth and development of the department.
• Attend at least 75% of quarterly medical staff meetings.
• Participate in a team-based approach to care.
• Coordinate care for patients and support patients/families/caregivers in self-management.
• Manage the practice's patient population.
• Participate in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.
• Represent CH Gastroenterology Services as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist.
• Establish and implement measures to achieve the goals of the Product Line.
• Assist in the development of strategic plans for the growth of the programs.
• Participate in the monthly chart review process for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Perform other duties as reasonably requested by Erlanger.
• Meet timeliness goals in providing care to outpatients.
• Meet or exceed productivity goals as defined in contract.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees