Assistant Professor of Clinical - Medicine, Gastroenterology, Endobariatric and Obesity

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Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The physician in the clinical track is responsible for providing direct inpatient and outpatient care to GI patients at UHealth Locations and Jackson Memorial Hospital . He/she will provide obesity evaluation, medical therapy, endobariatric outpatient clinical and endoscopic services (at least 8 half days a week) , as well as rounding/ teaching on inpatients at UHealth Towers, and Jackson Memorial Hospital . The p hysician must be trained in the assessment of obesity and obesity related complications, the medical management of obesity , and endoscopic interventions to address weight management and metabolic disease ( ie , endobariatrics ) . Providers should be knowledgeable in regard to measures of obesity and obesity related complications, the role for medical , social, and lifestyle management as well as physical interventions to address weight loss . The provider should have training in the psychologic and nutritional components of bariatric medicine, and be willing to care for Gastroenterology /Hepato logy patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting s . Physician will do weekly, holiday, and weekend call proportionate to other GI providers .

Outline of additional responsibilities include but are not l imited to:

• Establish and perform comprehensive physiologic assessment of obesity and obesity related disease such as BMI, body scan / body composition, elastography, and fibroscan .

• Educate patients on lifestyle changes, nutritional needs, and long ‑ term diet focused weight management strategies .

• Prescribe , monitor , and manage anti ‑ obesity medication therapy .

• Evaluate patients for suitability for endoscopic vs. surgical interventions, considering comorbidities, weight history, and psychosocial factors .

• M anage obesity using endoscopic bariatric metabolic therapies (EBMTs) such as endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), transoral outlet reduction, sleeve ‑ in ‑ sleeve revision, and intragastric balloon .

• Perform and interpret endoscopic procedures with expertise in sedation, airway management, and surgical anatomy relevant to bariatric care .

• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with obesity medicine physicians, dietitians, psychologists, and surgical teams to address nutritional, psychological, and lifestyle aspects of bariatric care,

• Care for patients longitudinally across the time continuum of obesity management.

• Maintain medical records and ensure compliance with privacy regulations .

• Stay current on emerging endoscopic devices, obesity pathophysiology, and treatment guidelines .

• Maintain outpatient clinical practice at Uhealth locations, UHealth Towers , and Satellite locations as assigned .

• Rotate on night , holiday, and weekend call proportionate to other faculty .

• Rotate proportionate to other faculty on Gastroenterology inpatient and JMH teaching services .

Qualifications:

• MD /DO Degree and ACGME US internal medicine internship and residency .

• Completion of Clinical Nutrition and Obesity Medicine Fellowship

• Completed 3-year ACGME US gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship .

• Provide case logs for core and non-core endoscopic procedures (2 years) .

• Valid American Board of Obesity Medicine Certification (ABOM)

• Valid American Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology (or board eligible) .

• Valid unrestricted Florida Medic al License or eligible to apply (must have license prior to credentialing) .

• Valid DEA licensure

• Permanent residency, or ability to ability to secure proper Visa to work in the United States .

Kn owledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Completion of US ACGME 3-year gastroenterology /hepatology fellowship .

• Obesity Certification

• Must maintain CME to meet institutional a nd state licensing requirements .

• Must have excellent clinical knowledge and experience to provide safe and quality care to patients and meet institutional standards of care .

• Current ACLS and BLS certification required .

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty-UMMG