Gastroenterology Physician

Vail Health has become the world?s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital.  This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .

The Role:

Provides comprehensive medical services and functions as an independent healthcare provider for gastroenterology.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

1. Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
2. Prescribes or administers pharmaceuticals, other medications, immunizations, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
3. Provides health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
4. Monitors patients' conditions and progress, re-evaluating treatments, and explains procedures and test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
5. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
6. May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
7. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
8. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
9. As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
10. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
11. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values
12. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

Experience:

Medical doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.

License(s):

Federal DEA Certification: Medical Specialty License or Certification, Board Certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Me3dical Specialty

Certification(s):

N/A

Computer / Typing:

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:

Medical Doctor or Doctor in Osteopathic Medicine

Physician Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Annual Continued Medical Education funds and days
• Medical Staff Dues
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.