Physician-Pediatric Gastroenterology

Position: — Physician-Pediatric Gastroenterology
# Physician-Pediatric Gastroenterology

Requisition :
186573

Department:
510701 Administration

Shift:
Day Category:
Provider### Paid Time Off### 401(k) Company Match### Flexible Work Environment Renown Health is northern Nevada's healthcare leader and Reno's only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services - with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.
** For Providers:
** Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are affiliate partners in Nevada's first integrated academic health system. The affiliation aims to improve the health of the community, region, and state through research, medical education, and expanded clinical care. Renown physicians participate as joint faculty at UNR Med for teaching, lectures, supervising clinical rotations, and other academic activities for the education of medical and physician assistant students, residents and fellows.

Schedule:

Full Time - Eligible for Benefits## Position Purpose Pediatric Gastroenterology specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of any kind of chronic illness of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and liver in children from birth until age 21 years. Physician will work closely with their patients’ pediatrician to determine the best treatment options for their condition. Physician will treat common conditions, which include but are not limited to stomach issues including abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea, failure to gain weight, feeding problems, constipation or dietary issues.

Position is responsible for implementing and developing new gastroenterology programs for the treatment of pediatric GI conditions.

Physician will be expected to support quality metrics, prioritize quality of care and patient satisfaction scores, and participate in teaching and other citizenship responsibilities, as outlined in the department’s Specialty Compensation Expectations.## Nature and Scope The incumbent obtains history, examines, diagnoses, counsels, and treats patients within the physician’s area of specialty and experience. The incumbent makes critical decisions regarding medical care.

The incumbent works closely and in cooperation with the management staff, directs comments and questions to the appropriate management person and follows administrative policies. The incumbent actively participates in physician governance meetings, management decisions, and follows policies adopted by Renown Health and its medical staff. The incumbent stays abreast of current advances in medicine by reviewing recent publications, attending in-services and educational meetings, and attending continuing medical education programs in the appropriate field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to function effectively in an integrated delivery system.
1. Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulatory rules;
2. Capable of operating business units in conformance with good quality and business practices as may be outlined by agencies such as The Joint Commission, NCQA, MGMA, etc.
3. Effective leadership skills (and leading by example);4. Ability to obtain results with minimal disruption while involving a variety of internal and external groups.
5. Ability to work independently.

This position does provide patient care.### Disclaimer The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.##

Minimum Qualifications Requirements - Required and/or Preferred|
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Education:

| Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. ||

Experience:

| Prior experience in referenced specialty, preferred. || License(s): | Must possess and maintain a current and valid State of Nevada Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) medicine…