Gastroenterologist

Employment Type:
Full time

Shift:
Description:
Position Title: Gastroenterologist
Name of Employer: Covenant Medical Center, Inc. D/B/A
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
Job Locations: 3421 West 9th Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
Hours: Full-time

Job Duties:
Diagnose and treat GI disorders, including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and other digestive issues. Provide advice and support on diet and nutrition changes to patients and refer them to relevant dietitians as required. Perform investigative endoscopic procedures, such as colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, upper endoscopies, duodenoscopes, gastroscopies, and barium swallows. Prescribe medication to treat digestive disorders and perform surgery to remove abnormalities in the colon or rectum. Perform diagnostic tests, like blood tests and stool sample tests, to determine the cause of the patient’s symptoms. Refer patients to other medical professionals and specialists if further diagnostic testing or treatment is required. Educate patients and family members about the diagnosis and treatment process. Keep accurate and detailed patient medical records.

Required Minimum Position Qualifications: Doctorate in Medicine, Osteopathy, or foreign equivalent

Applicant must also have:

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Iowa
• Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Internal Medicine
• Successful completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited fellowship in gastroenterology

To apply: Email to Lori Landsgard: Lori.Landsgard@mercyhealth.com Ref, Job Title: Gastroenterologist

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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.