Attending Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist / Clinical Assistant Professor (HS)

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University · Brooklyn

The Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor (HS) / Attending Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist.

Job Summary

The Attending Physician will provide comprehensive clinical care to patients with a broad range of gastrointestinal and liver diseases while actively contributing to the University’s academic mission through medical education, clinical teaching, and scholarly activities. The position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team and participate in the education and professional development of Gastroenterology/Hepatology fellows, Internal Medicine residents, and medical students.

Opportunities are available to participate in the University’s clinical practice plan, fellowship education, and clinical research initiatives, based on qualifications and departmental needs.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with general gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary diseases in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.
Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care, including the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal and liver conditions.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures, as appropriate to clinical training, credentials, and institutional privileges, to include upper endoscopy or colonoscopy with advanced procedures optionally and/or as needed.
Participate in inpatient gastroenterology and hepatology consultations, outpatient clinical services, and other assigned clinical responsibilities.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
Actively participate in clinical teaching, supervision, and mentorship of Gastroenterology/Hepatology fellows, Internal Medicine residents, and medical students.
Contribute to educational activities, including clinical conferences, case presentations, didactic lectures, and other academic programs.
Support the continued development and advancement of the Gastroenterology/Hepatology Fellowship Program and Internal Medicine Residency Program.
Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, patient safety activities, and efforts to enhance clinical outcomes and the patient experience.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical documentation in accordance with institutional policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
Participate in clinical research, scholarly activities, and academic initiatives, as appropriate to qualifications, interests, and departmental priorities.
Maintain current knowledge of advances in gastroenterology and hepatology through continuing medical education and professional development.
Perform other related clinical, educational, and administrative duties as assigned.

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

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