Gastroenterologist

Job : 2310310

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Medford, MA 02153

As the Gastroenterologist you will assess, diagnose, and treat patients requiring specialized care. You will work as part of a team-based model where primary and specialty care providers join with hospital partners, community specialists, and skilled nursing facilities to provide high-quality, evidence-based medicine to a diverse and growing population.

• Performs physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions
• Develops and implements a plan of care for these patients, prescribing medications, exercises, and other treatments
• Collaborates with the clinical and administrative teams in the management of patient care, maintaining continuity through information exchange with outside health and social agencies
• Serves as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists such as general surgeons, urologists, orthopedic and ENT surgeons; consults with primary care providers on related patient care issues
• Teaches and counsels individuals and groups regarding specific health care needs; serves as an educator in areas of specialization
• Participates in the development of health education programs

• Graduate of an accredited Medical School or School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Board Certified or Board Certified Eligible in Gastroenterology
• Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
• Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $371,000 to $735,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Optum Care is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.