Physician-Gastroenterology-Uhmp 66168

Position Location: Portage, Ohio

Position Type: Physician

Specialty: Gastroenterology

UH Digestive Health Institute is composed of Gastroenterologists, Hepatologists and surgeons working with nurses, dietitians and other providers - all committed to digestive health. This integrated model of health care means patients are seen by specialists from multiple disciplines, working together to provide personalized care plans. UH Digestive Health Institute programs promote the University Hospitals mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

University Hospitals Digestive Health Institute at Portage is in search of a Physician to help continue with our excellent patient care. Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or full Professor is available commensurate with experience.

University Hospitals Digestive Health Institute is dedicated to providing high-quality health care. Patient-centered experiences are focused on privacy and value. Our physicians, surgeons and advanced practitioners are located throughout our integrated system of academic and regional medical centers. Expert medical and surgical teams collaborate to provide comprehensive, compassionate care for each patient. Programs range from essential preventive screening and wellness initiatives to the most complex care for advanced diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal cancers.

UH Digestive Health Institute is composed of gastroenterologists, hepatologists and surgeons working with nurses, dietitians and other providers - all committed to digestive health. This integrated model of health care means patients are seen by specialists from multiple disciplines, working together to provide personalized care plans.

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is among the nation's leading academic medical centers. Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is a leader in medical research and education.

What Cleveland has to offer:

The Greater Cleveland Area is home to 2.8 million people and a wide variety of communities. Cleveland holds a wealth of cultural resources, entertainment options, and leisure activities including a vibrant Lake Erie shoreline and Metro Parks system. The parks are joined by the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with additional 33,000 acres, another 100 miles of trails, and camping sites. The Playhouse Square theatre district in downtown Cleveland is home to nine theatres hosting over 1,000 events each year; it is the country's largest performing arts center outside of New York City. Cleveland is also home to the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, outstanding museums including Cleveland Museum of Art and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and many music venues, as well as professional sports teams (Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians, and Monsters). View our Northeast Ohio Relocation guide for more information.

Academic appointment, rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and primary board certification. Compensation is highly competitive.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

• Board-certified or Board-eligible Gastroenterologist
•  Active Ohio Medical License in good standing upon effective date of employment
• Must align with our core values: Excellence, Diversity, Integrity, Compassion and Teamwork 

Compensation is competitive, with quality and productivity incentives.  Joint venture partnerships for endoscopy units with gastroenterologists differentiate us from other academic medical systems in the region.

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly