Gastroenterology Job at Veterans Health Administration in Pensacola, FL

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

The Florida Gulf Coast is Located  in Florida’s panhandle, Pensacola is surrounded by 50-plus miles of coastline which includes the emerald-green Gulf of Mexico waters and crystal clear bay areas. This makes Pensacola the perfect combination of a relaxed beach town and bustling metropolitan center. The temperate climate and a friendly community that is driven toward success present an unparalleled quality of life.

Major Duties and responsibilities: The Gastroenterologist's scope of practice includes but is not limited to:

• Clinical duties include seeing patients in both outpatient clinic and inpatient service for diagnosing, treating, and management based on standard and customary methods and techniques.
• Reviewing gastroenterology consults in both outpatient and inpatient settings and staffing with fellows, residents and APPs as needed.
• Procedural duties include performing diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy procedures, polypectomies, variceal banding, PEG placement, esophageal dilation etc..
• Responsible for administration and management of moderate/conscious sedation used during procedures.
• Sharing call coverage and inpatient consult service with other attendings.
• Participate in section and service meetings, quality assurance programs and chart reviews.
• Complete all medical record documentation within guidelines and appropriate deadline, including, but not limited to, e-consults, encounters, CPRS documentation, correctly code visits in accordance with coding guidelines, etc..
• Complete CME as required to maintain competency in specialized section and medical licensure.
• Participate in administrative work assignments, including program building as assigned by the Section Chief and the Service Chief.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills that enhance the effectiveness and accomplishments of the service.
• Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills that are commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00 am to 4:30 pm