Physician & Medical Director – Barrett’s Esophagus Program

Gastroenterology & Hepatology | Jefferson Health

Lead the Growth and Future of Barrett's Esophagus Care at Jefferson

Jefferson Health is seeking an accomplished Gastroenterologist with expertise in Barrett's esophagus to serve as Physician and Medical Director of the Barrett's Esophagus Program in Philadelphia.

This is an opportunity for a physician who wants to do more than join an established clinical practice. The Medical Director will have the opportunity to lead and grow Jefferson's Barrett's Esophagus Program, care for a large cohort of patients across the spectrum of Barrett's disease, advance therapeutic and diagnostic approaches, participate in clinical research, and educate the next generation of physicians.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Barrett's esophagus, advanced endoscopic imaging and therapies, along with a strong interest in program development, academic medicine, research, education and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The Medical Director will play an important role in the continued development and expansion of Jefferson's Barrett's Esophagus services.

• Lead and grow the Barrett's Esophagus Program

• Provide expert clinical care for patients with Barrett's esophagus and associated disorders

• Manage a large cohort of patients across all stages of Barrett's care

• Develop comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary specialists

• Help expand and enhance Jefferson's Barrett's esophagus services

• Advance clinical quality, innovation and program development

• Participate in the continued evolution of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to Barrett's esophagus

For a physician interested in combining specialized clinical practice with programmatic leadership, this position offers an opportunity to help shape the direction of Barrett's care within a major academic health system.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in advanced endoscopic imaging and therapies and will utilize technologies and techniques including:

• Radio frequency Ablation (RFA)

• Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)

• Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)

• Cryotherapy

• Advanced endoscopic imaging

• Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy

The position provides an opportunity to apply these capabilities to a substantial Barrett's patient population while helping Jefferson continue to advance the diagnosis, surveillance and treatment of these patients.

The Barrett's Esophagus Physician and Medical Director will work collaboratively with colleagues across Jefferson to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with Barrett's esophagus and related conditions.

This multidisciplinary approach is supported by the broader Jefferson Digestive Health Institute, which provides comprehensive Gastroenterology and Hepatology services, including:

• Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy

• Motility

• Liver transplantation

• Celiac disease

• Inflammatory bowel disease

• Complicated polyps

• Fatty liver disease

• Viral hepatitis

• Liver tumors

The breadth of the Digestive Health Institute creates opportunities for clinical collaboration and care of patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions.

Academic clinical research is an important component of this position.

The Medical Director will have the opportunity to drive clinical research and innovation in Barrett's esophagus, contribute to scholarly activity, and help advance knowledge designed to improve patient outcomes.

For a physician interested in building an academic career, this role combines direct patient care and program leadership with opportunities to contribute to the advancement of the field.

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