Physician - Gastroenterologist

Central Health•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Health is seeking a skilled gastroenterologist to provide care to the underserved community in Travis County. The role provides direct patient care and GI endoscopies, as well as outpatient e-consults and e-reviews. The gastroenterologist will help design clinical workflows to improve access to care, support evidence-based practices, and enhance efficiency. The position also serves as an attending physician for learners at various levels and may include supervision of advanced practice providers. The gastroenterologist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with patients to improve their quality of life. This is a full-time, on-site outpatient clinical role. Clinical time is divided among ambulatory visits, e-consults and e-reviews, and endoscopies, with 10% of clinical time allocated to administrative tasks.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree.
Board certification, or board eligibility if within two years of residency, in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
Two years of clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

Four years of clinical experience, including two years of leadership or mentorship experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct gastroenterology consultations, endoscopy procedures, e-consults, and e-reviews in an outpatient clinic setting.
Order and interpret tests and diagnostic imaging to evaluate patients’ conditions.
Diagnose and treat diseases, disorders, and injuries based on patients’ medical histories and physical assessments.
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when specialized care is necessary.
Prescribe medications and recommend referrals for treatment and preventive healthcare.
Provide patients and their families with instructions on procedures, at-home care, and follow-up visits.
Direct and supervise advanced practice providers as needed.
Help design clinical workflows to improve access to care, promote evidence-based practices, and optimize efficiency.
Communicate clearly, understandably, and professionally in person and by phone.
Collaborate with Central Health operations and clinical leadership to foster a cohesive, team-oriented environment.
Plan and organize work efficiently, meet deadlines, and focus on key priorities.
Apply strong decision-making skills, particularly in clinical matters.
Contribute to yearly assessments of team members with guidance from the Practice Leader.
Plan, promote, demonstrate, recommend, and coordinate high standards of medical practice.
Support, lead, and model Central Health’s vision, mission, and values.