Physician; Gastroenterology Section Chief

Physician (Gastroenterology) Section Chief at Veterans in Healthcare. This leadership role is within the Gastroenterology Section/Medical Service. Eligible to receive a University of Colorado Denver faculty appointment in the Department of Medicine.

• Continue and further the development of the endoscopy program and clinical needs of the service.
• Proficient in standard gastroenterologic procedures including upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy.
• ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic therapy of Barrett's esophagus, endoscopic mucosal resection of the upper and lower GI tract, and placement of luminal stents for palliation depending on candidate training and experience.
• Engage in basic, clinical, and/or outcomes research and submit work for national meetings and publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Attend in the endoscopy lab, inpatient consult service, outpatient clinic, and other clinical services.
• Teach medical students, interns and residents in Internal Medicine and fellows in Gastroenterology.
• Participate in the educational activities of the Gastroenterology Division, UC Denver.
• Participate in Process Improvement/Quality Assurance projects and other administrative duties as assigned.

Tour of duty:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 4:30. Candidate must be willing to work weekends, irregular hours, and extended hours. May be placed or temporarily assigned to other related services and/or locations as necessary.

• Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
• Must pass pre-employment examination.
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Board Certified/Eligible Gastroenterology.

• U.S. citizenship
• English language proficiency
• Must be board certified or eligible
• Physical standards; a pre-employment physical may be required
• Liscensure and Registration: current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or District of Columbia
• Educational requirements:
  
  Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from a school approved by VA for licensure purposes
• First-Year Residency (Internship):
  Completed a first-year residency or equivalent approved by VA

• Board Certified/Eligible - Gastroenterology

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

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