Job Description

Required Applicant Materials:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

For further inquiries about this position, please email Curry Cates at ccates@tulane.edu

Primary Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in general gastroenterology across multiple practice sites, including University Medical Center New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, affiliated clinics, and other University-affiliated hospitals
• Perform a high volume of general and luminal endoscopic procedures (esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and related diagnostic procedures)
• Maintain a robust outpatient clinic schedule with continuity of care
• Ensure compliance with all clinical and professional practice standards, including credentialing, licensure, and clinical privileges at all assigned facilities
• Maintain active board certification in gastroenterology
• Participate in inpatient GI consultation services and inpatient care management
• Provide supervision and mentorship to fellows, residents, and medical students during clinical activities
• Participate in departmental quality improvement and outcomes evaluation initiatives
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Support divisional call services and faculty coverage as needed

Teaching and Mentorship Responsibilities

• Participate in the education of gastroenterology fellows, internal medicine residents, and medical students
• Attend and contribute to departmental conferences and didactic sessions
• Provide formal verbal and written evaluations of trainees
• Participate in the annual resident interview and ranking process
• Mentor fellows and residents in clinical decision-making and procedural skills
• Contribute to Grand Rounds and other departmental learning activities

Scholarship and Publication Responsibilities

• Pursue clinical research, quality improvement projects, or educational scholarship
• Collaborate with mentors and colleagues to establish appropriate scholarly goals
• Disseminate findings through presentations and publications

Service Responsibilities

• Support the department's missions in clinical care, teaching, and service
• Participate in professional societies through membership, engagement, or leadership roles
• Attend departmental faculty meetings and professional development activities

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited, nationally recognized medical school
• Board certification (or board eligible with clear pathway to certification) in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
• Valid Louisiana medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Full medical staff membership and clinical privileges at affiliated hospitals
• Strong clinical skills and commitment to high-quality patient care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Commitment to medical education and mentorship
• Demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly activity

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