OU Health

Physician - Gastroenterology

OU Health • $250K — $300K *
Oklahoma City, OK 73160In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology
  • Eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor
  • Experience in general gastroenterology required; preference for IBD or gastrointestinal motility disorders
  • Strong clinical and endoscopic skills in general gastroenterology

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with general gastrointestinal disorders
  • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
  • Participate in outpatient clinics, delivering patient-centered care
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team
  • Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and care pathways
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives
  • Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers

Benefits

  • Modern academic medical center environment
  • Opportunity to develop clinical practice focus in IBD or motility
  • Involvement in research and scholarly activities
  • Teaching and mentorship opportunities
  • Shared on-call responsibilities among faculty
Full Job Description
Position Title:
Physician - Gastroenterology

Department:
Internal Medicine Physicians

Job Description:

Gastroenterologist - General Gastroenterology-Competitive Compensation
Faculty Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Position Overview

This faculty position offers the opportunity to practice general gastroenterology within a collaborative academic environment. The successful candidate will be focused on providing high-quality outpatient care including a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. While the primary focus is general GI, candidates with a clinical and academic interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or gastrointestinal motility disorders are strongly encouraged to apply and will be supported in developing or expanding these focus areas within the division.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Services
  • Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with general gastrointestinal disorders, including esophageal, gastric, intestinal, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary conditions.
  • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and best practices.
  • Participate in outpatient clinics, delivering patient-centered, high-quality care.
  • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team including surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, pathologists, and advanced practice providers.
  • Develop and maintain a focused clinical practice in IBD or motility, if applicable, while supporting the division's general GI mission.

Program Development & Quality Improvement
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of clinical protocols and care pathways within the Division of Gastroenterology.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes, safety, and care efficiency.
  • Engage in outreach activities to referring physicians and community partners to strengthen regional GI services.

Research & Education
  • Participate in clinical research and scholarly activities consistent with academic rank and professional interests.
  • Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers, fostering academic excellence and lifelong learning. As the state's premier academic institution, the faculty member will have a major role in training gastroenterology fellows.
  • Remain current with advances in gastroenterology and integrate emerging evidence into clinical practice.

Qualifications

Education & Training
  • MD or DO degree
  • Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology

Experience
  • Eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.
  • Experience in general gastroenterology required; additional expertise or focused interest in IBD or gastrointestinal motility disorders preferred.
  • Prior academic or high-volume clinical experience is desirable; early-career faculty are encouraged to apply.

Skills & Competencies
  • Strong clinical and endoscopic skills in general gastroenterology.
  • Demonstrated interest in academic medicine, teaching, and mentorship.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
  • Commitment to patient-centered care, quality improvement, and professional development.

Work Environment & Schedule
  • Position based at OU Health in Oklahoma City within a modern academic medical center.
  • Combination of inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities.
  • On-call responsibilities shared among gastroenterology faculty.


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