What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gastroenterologist (MD/DO) - North Dakota/Minnesota position at Commonwealth Medical Services?
Gastroenterologist (MD/DO)Position Summary
The Gastroenterologist provides comprehensive medical and procedural care for patients with disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, and biliary system. This role includes evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of digestive diseases using evidence-based medical management and endoscopic procedures to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Evaluate and manage patients with gastrointestinal, hepatic, biliary, and pancreatic disorders
- Diagnose and treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, liver disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, and gastrointestinal malignancies
- Perform and interpret endoscopic procedures including upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, consistent with training and privileges
- Provide outpatient gastroenterology clinic care and inpatient consultation services
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory testing, imaging, and pathology results
- Collaborate with primary care providers, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive care
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
- Supervise and educate advanced practice providers, residents, or fellows as applicable
- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program
- Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Gastroenterology
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
- DEA registration or eligibility
- Expertise in gastrointestinal disease management and endoscopic procedures
- Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
- Ability to manage complex and chronic gastrointestinal conditions
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care
- Outpatient clinics, endoscopy suites, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospital inpatient settings
- Call responsibilities as determined by practice or service needs
- Ability to stand for extended periods during procedures
- Manual dexterity for endoscopic and procedural tasks
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and procedural monitoring
Facility will sponsor J1 or H1B visa candidates for 2027
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned.