Attending Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist / Clinical Assistant Professor (HS)

Job description

The Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor (HS) / Attending Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist.
Job Summary
The Attending Physician will provide comprehensive clinical care to patients with a broad range of gastrointestinal and liver diseases while actively contributing to the University’s academic mission through medical education, clinical teaching, and scholarly activities. The position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team and participate in the education and professional development of Gastroenterology/Hepatology fellows, Internal Medicine residents, and medical students.
Opportunities are available to participate in the University’s clinical practice plan, fellowship education, and clinical research initiatives, based on qualifications and departmental needs.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
• Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with general gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary diseases in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.
• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care, including the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal and liver conditions.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures, as appropriate to clinical training, credentials, and institutional privileges, to include upper endoscopy or colonoscopy with advanced procedures optionally and/or as needed.
• Participate in inpatient gastroenterology and hepatology consultations, outpatient clinical services, and other assigned clinical responsibilities.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Actively participate in clinical teaching, supervision, and mentorship of Gastroenterology/Hepatology fellows, Internal Medicine residents, and medical students.
• Contribute to educational activities, including clinical conferences, case presentations, didactic lectures, and other academic programs.
• Support the continued development and advancement of the Gastroenterology/Hepatology Fellowship Program and Internal Medicine Residency Program.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, patient safety activities, and efforts to enhance clinical outcomes and the patient experience.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical documentation in accordance with institutional policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in clinical research, scholarly activities, and academic initiatives, as appropriate to qualifications, interests, and departmental priorities.
• Maintain current knowledge of advances in gastroenterology and hepatology through continuing medical education and professional development.
• Perform other related clinical, educational, and administrative duties as assigned.

Clinical Assistant Professor/ (HS) Full-time
Attending Gastroenterologist - We are actively looking for a Gastroenterologist to join our faculty in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
The ideal candidate is a strong clinician educator dedicated to the care of patients with general gastrointestinal and liver diseases, and willing to play an active role in education and teaching for our gastroenterology/hepatology fellowship program, and internal medicine residency program.
Opportunities provided to participate in the clinical practice plan.
Opportunities to be formally involved with fellowship education and research for suitable candidates.
Required Qualifications
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree or equivalent medical degree from an accredited medical school or an institution recognized as equivalent.
• New York State Medical Licensure.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Board Eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), or an equivalent recognized certifying board.
• Board Certification in Gastroenterology or Board Eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), or an equivalent recognized certifying board.
• Successful completion of an accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program and Gastroenterology Fellowship Program.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and competency in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary academic healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and the education and professional development of physicians in training.

Preferred Qualifications
• Prior clinical teaching or supervisory experience involving Gastroenterology fellows, Internal Medicine residents, or medical students.
• Experience practicing in an academic medical center, teaching hospital, or similarly complex healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in clinical research, scholarly publications, quality improvement, or academic program development.
• Experience managing a diverse patient population with complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions.