GI Luminal Physician - Tappahannock | Department Of Internal Medicine (Som) - M67274

Mission or Goal of Unit: To provide superior, compassionate and innovative clinical care to our patients using state of the art knowledge and resources and to conduct and disseminate clinical research and scholarship, with a focus on the care of patients and education of future clinicians

Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a clinician with an interest in general Gastroenterology to function within the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at VCU Health Tappahannock.

Position Responsibilities:

Clinical

• Provide clinical services in the gastroenterology clinics at VCU Health Tappahannock; participate in the inpatient management of patients with GI conditions, participate in attending on the Digestive Health Service; perform diagnostic endoscopic procedures.

Teaching

• Provide teaching to medical students, residents, and fellows in the management of patients with GI conditions.

Research- Triangulation of health disparities-opioid abuse-outcomes in the context of inflammatory bowel disease to develop strategies for community based implementation to improve access and treatment responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gastroenterology

• Must be facile with diagnostic endoscopy

• Current license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU