What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Clinical Gastroenterologist position at Columbia University and Careers?
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Salary Range: $497,151 - $574,833
Position Summary
The Department of Medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons seeks an experienced gastroenterologist to join a new, large multi-specialty medical practice in Westchester White Plains, adjacent to New York City. We are recruiting for the following positions:
- Assistant Clinical Level: Mid-career gastroenterologist
- Associate Clinical Level: Experienced gastroenterologist
These roles offer the opportunity to provide high-quality care to patients in a dynamic and growing practice.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities (Both Levels):
- Deliver exceptional, specialized patient care with consistently excellent outcomes.
- Mentor junior colleagues, supporting their professional development and growth.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives, including quality improvement and patient safety efforts.
- Engage in continuing medical education (CME) and maintain relevant advanced certifications.
- Serve as a trusted resource for complex cases and high-acuity patients.
- Achieve and maintain high patient satisfaction scores.
- Meet or exceed productivity targets.
Additional Responsibilities (Associate Clinical Level):
- Lead initiatives to improve clinical workflows, patient outcomes, or healthcare delivery systems (e.g., practice-based improvement projects).
- Act as a liaison between clinical staff and organizational leadership, ensuring alignment of goals.
- Oversee clinical teams or programs, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Mentor peers and junior physicians in clinical care, leadership, and professional development.
- Represent the department or institution in professional or public-facing roles.
Criteria for Promotion to Associate Clinical Level:
- Demonstrated leadership roles, such as program director, committee chair, or project lead.
- Evidence of sustained clinical excellence and innovation in practice.
- Significant contributions to institutional goals through service, leadership, or advocacy.
- Strong endorsements from peers, department leaders, and institutional leadership.
- Consistently high patient satisfaction scores.
- Achievement of or exceeding productivity targets.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree
- Assistant Clinical: 0-5 years post-training
- Associate Clinical: 5-10 years post-training
- Board certified or eligible in Endocrinology
- Current New York State Medical License
- Fellowship training in Gastroenterology
Other Requirements
- Medical clearance and participation in the medical surveillance program
- Successful and ongoing completion of compliance and systems training requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Salary : $497,151 - $574,833