Section Chief in Gastroenterology​/Hepatology

Job Summary

Position # , Section Chief in the Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia. Rank:
Associate Professor or Professor. The role includes clinical practice, research, teaching, and administrative leadership of a growing division.

• Oversee faculty, physician extenders and administrative staff.
• Identify opportunities for growth of clinical, research and educational programs.
• Develop division‑specific research, scholarship, education and clinical goals and monitor progress.
• Create individual faculty development plans and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Monitor academic progress and fiscal responsibility, including funding sources.
• Ensure compliance with billing, documentation, and institutional policies.
• Oversee delivery of quality clinical care and maximize patient access.
• Maintain on‑call and clinical schedules.
• Provide high‑quality patient care in gastroenterology and hepatology.
• Participate in clinical duties, including on‑call coverage with faculty.
• Meet metrics for OPPE and productivity targets.
• Develop professional relationships and referral patterns.
• Provide education and training to residents, medical students and staff.
• Maintain teaching evaluation scores at or above department mean.
• Attend at least 50% of grand rounds and monthly faculty meetings.

• MD/DO/MBBS, board certified in Gastroenterology/Hepatology.
• State of Georgia medical license and federal DEA registration; CPR certification.
• Associate Professor candidate: at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable.
• Professor candidate: at least five years at rank of Associate Professor or comparable.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, scholarly activity, and successful experience as per SACSCOC standards.

Full‑time, 1.0 FTE, fiscal‑year based. Salary commensurate with education, experience, and achievements; subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver and wellness options.

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912.

• Successful completion of a background check; credit check and motor‑vehicle reports where required.
• Proof of academic credentials and post‑secondary coursework; foreign‑trained candidates must provide credential evaluation.
• Compliance with confidentiality, cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Augusta University is an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.