Associate Consultant Adult Transplant Gastro & Hepatology

Responsible for the provision of medical care in the field of Adult Transplant Gastro & Hepatology, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital s policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Clinical Responsibilities

• Participates in the duties necessary for the efficient handling and reporting of all examinations.
• Establishes and maintains diagnostic services in Adult Transplant Gastro & Hepatology in coordination with Section Head.
• Communicates with clinicians and participates in their rounds and conferences.
• Assists the patient s primary physician regarding test utilization and interpretation.
• Ensures high levels of employee and patient safety.
• Verifies all quality control and proficiency testing and prepares for laboratory inspection.
• Monitors performance standards including quality assurance, quality control, and troubleshooting.
• Provides optimal support of patient care.

Academic Responsibilities

• Directs and advices junior physicians on patient management, especially in Adult Transplant Gastro & Hepatology.
• Guides and actively assists in the training and teaching of Fellows and Residents in Adult Transplant Gastro & Hepatology.
• Keeps abreast with all the latest techniques and developments, especially in Adult Transplant Gastro & Hepatology, following and implementing them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.
• Actively participates in the educational activities and training programs of the department.
• Participates in national and international medical conferences.

Education

Graduation from an accredited medical school acceptable to the Hospital.

Experience

Five (5) years of training in specialty and subspecialty plus post-training experience required.

Other Requirements(Certificates)

N/A.