Currently recruiting a Gastroenterologist, at Fort Hood, Killeen, TX, to provide care at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC). The Neurologist will work in an exciting and demanding position serving our nation's active duty military service members and their families. The Gastroenterologist at CRDAMC may be scheduled for shifts between 0530 and 2300, up to 16 hours per shift, any day of the week including weekends and holidays.
DUTIES OF THE GASTROENTEROLOGIST:
- Experience in both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures as clinically indicated in upper endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy), sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, mucosal biopsy, polypectomy, dilation (balloon andboug ie) endoscopic hemostasis (variceal/non-variceal sclerotherapy, banding, thermocoagulation, and injection), percutaneous liver biopsy, ambulatory pH studies and esophageal motility studies.
- Experience in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP, to include diagnostic and therapeutic sphincterotomy, stone extraction, and stent or naso-biliary drain placement) and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS to include diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.
- Perform duties in primary care, to include pediatrics and specialty care as approved by CRDAMC governing credentialing board.
- Provide inpatient consultation during normal duty hours. May be required to provide consultation outside of normal duty hours.
- Provides direct patient care in the Gastroenterology clinic, and as a Gastroenterology consultant for hospitalized patients.
- Provides care for a wide range of patient presentations, ages and conditions including emergent, urgent and non-urgent complaints.
- Evaluates, examines, diagnoses and treats Gastroenterology disorders for patients in the clinic or admitted to the hospital.
- Performs appropriate invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures acceptable for the specialties of Gastroenterology including advanced cardiac life support.
- Provides all services identified in the current Model of Clinical Practice for Gastroenterology as promulgated by specific societies.
- Identifies significant and relevant symptoms of presenting Gastroenterology or internal medicine patients that may be subtle or present with overlapping symptoms due to more complex diagnoses.
- Orders appropriate laboratory, x-ray, and other diagnostic tests;interprets the medical evidence, incorporating information into an accurate diagnosis or appraisal;institutes proper treatment and patient care.
- Renders consultative opinions to other physicians and auxiliary health personnel in the areas of expertise.
- Performs direct care of Gastroenterology Services for patients to include teaching/training of medical physicians, students, and other healthcare professionals teaching of all aspects of Gastroenterology.
- Shares on-call duties with the other Gastroenterology Staff for the Gastroenterology service throughout the year.
- Provides endoscopy to aid in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal conditions as appropriate. Provides routine endoscopic and non-endoscopic procedures and integrates their results in the overall management of the patient.
- Provides ancillary tests/procedures in the work-up and management of patients with gastroenterological and hepatic conditions. Ensures that patients are given sufficient information about their endoscopic procedures to be able to give appropriate consent. This will include appropriate indications for the investigation, what the investigation practically entails, common side effects and significant risks and the precautions patients should take before and after the procedure is completed.
- Perform a full range of physician services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF.
- Direct, perform, or assist in the instruction of other health care professionals within the scope of the clinical privileges or responsibilities.
- Examine, diagnose, treat or prescribe courses of treatment within the scope of training, experience, and privileges.
- Provide preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
- Order diagnostic tests as applicable as well as request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.
- Facilitates patient access to continuing medical care by appropriate specialty referrals, appointments, consultations, procedures to schedules and complete delivery of services and/or to other healthcare providers operating within the policies and regulations of the MTF access to care timelines.
- Technically proficient in directing and teaching other medical staff, providing educational lectures and participating in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Such direction and interaction will adhere to Government and professional clinical standards and accepted clinical protocols.
- Provide high quality standards of care as mandated by the Joint Commission and as structured by appropriate DHA, CRDAMC MTF, and local regulations and policies.
- May participate in continue medical education programs, in-service training, and informal training, on a space available basis only, as identified in the base contract PWS Part 1.5.45.6.
- May attend periodic meetings and training sessions that are non-contractual or include exclusive government business discussions that may include, but not limited to, morning/evening reports, huddles, grand rounds, group training, patient scheduling and coordination, and/or professional in-house staff conferences/meetings and other professional activities as determined by the department chief that correlate to patient care services performed only. All meetings, forums, training, etc. Will be held during scheduled work hours.
- Contract workers shall not attend meetings with topics discussing government business, policy and regulation making, contract matters, new or existing requirements, new programs, or any other means considered inherently government business or duties. When in attendance of meetings and training sessions, contract workers must be excused from such meetings when the topics change to inherently government business or duties.
- Hospital Credentials Committee determines practice limits and privileges.
- Shall ensure all clinical encounters are documented accurately and completely in the electronic health record (EHR) no later 48 hours past the day of service or as determined by the government.
- Work shall be reviewed through established professional reviews to include, but not limited to, random case review for quality assurance, risk management, and similar procedures.
- Shall be responsible for maintaining and updating their own Competency Assessment Folder (CAF) as required annually or when identified by the government.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE GASTROENTEROLOGIST:
- Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).
- Education: Graduation from a medical school in the United States, Canada, or approved by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (AMA), graduation from a college of osteopathy approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or graduation from a medical school with evidence of Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification as identified in the base contract PWS Part 1.5.45.10.
- Board Certification: Board Certified in Gastroenterology
- Experience: Shall possess a minimum of three (3) years of post-residency clinical experience within the last four (4) years providing direct patient care in gastroenterology. Experience must demonstrate recent hands-on proficiency in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing full range of gastrointestinal disorders in accordance with current clinical standards of practice. Background shall reflect competency in performing and interpreting GI diagnostic procedures, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams.
- Licensure: Possess a current unrestricted license to practice as a Physician in the State of Texas.
- Internship/Residency/Fellowship. Completion of an accredited residency approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
- Possess a current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration/Certificate as appropriate.
- Shall cope with and be available for emotional patient/family support during potential crisis situations.
- Shall be physically capable of working in a hospital environment with exposure to infectious patients, requiring the need to wear gloves, masks, and/or proper PPE as required by the facility.
- Shall be flexible in working within different environments and locations, within the scope of CRDAMC MTF credentialing practices, when needed during staff shortages, absences, or low patient census.
- BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
- U.S. Citizen (required for access to government computer systems).
- A security clearance background check will be required.
ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP:
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that, for over 30 years, has provided medical care for the men and women who serve our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Our mission is to provide world-class care and give our healthcare professionals opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and serve the needs of active duty service members, their families, and veterans
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The Arora Group
Oct 26, 2026