Physician - Gastroenterologist

Central Health•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Health is seeking a skilled gastroenterologist to join its expanding team and provide care to the underserved community in Travis County. The position provides outpatient gastroenterology care, including direct patient care, GI endoscopies, e-consults, and e-reviews. The physician will help design clinical workflows to improve access to care, support evidence-based practices, and enhance efficiency. The role also includes serving as an attending physician for learners at various levels and potentially supervising 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 position. Clinical time is divided among ambulatory visits, e-consults and reviews, and endoscopies; 10% of clinical time is allocated to administrative tasks.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree.
Board certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, or board eligibility if within two years of residency.
At least 2 years of clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

4 years of clinical experience, including 2 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 assess patients' conditions.
Diagnose and treat diseases, disorders, and injuries based on patients' medical histories and physical assessments; refer patients to specialists or other practitioners when needed.
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.
Exercise sound decision-making, especially 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.
Serve as an attending physician for learners at various levels.