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Advanced Endoscopist Physician--EXCEPTIONAL GASTROENTEROLOGY POSITION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT BI LAHEY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER IN BURLINGTON, MA

The Division of Gastroenterology at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center (LHMC) is currently seeking an experienced, BC Advanced Endoscopist to join our team of 3 advanced endoscopy providers. The Gastroenterology division is comprised of over 30 gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and advanced practice providers all committed to providing compassionate, high quality, patient focused care. Providers see approximately 35,000 outpatients per year for a wide variety of GI and liver related problems including inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, biliary tract disorders and diseases of the pancreas, colon cancer, and disorders of the esophagus. Physicians also perform approximately 25,000 procedures annually, including over 2,000 advanced procedures performed with anesthesia in a state of the art endoscopy unit. Many of the Department’s physicians are frequently recognized in local and national publications as among the best in their field. The Division offers a collegial and supportive environment in which providers feel their efforts are recognized and valued.

The GI Division also has an ACGME accredited GI Fellowship Program and an advanced endoscopy fellowship program, with staff physicians holding academic appointments at UMass Chan Medical School. Staff gastroenterologists have the opportunity to interact with fellows, residents and medical students, and to teach at UMass Chan if so inclined.

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center (LHMC) is a 317-bed, state of the art, UMass Chan affiliated Academic Medical Center consistently recognized as one of the best hospitals in the country by local and national publications including Boston Magazine and US News and World Reports. LHMC is a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, an integrated healthcare system that includes 4 academic medical centers and 8 member hospitals. Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC) is conveniently located in Burlington, MA, a scenic suburban community approximately 15 miles northwest of Boston and a short drive to the lakes, mountains, and shores of New England. The area offers excellent schools and academic institutions, as well as abundant cultural and recreational amenities making it a truly desirable location in which to practice and live.

Interested candidates should have completed a 4^th year fellowship in advanced endoscopy, as well as training and/or experience in performing therapeutic endoscopic procedures including EUS, ERCP, endoluminal stenting, Barrett’s ablation, and other advanced procedures such as management of complex colonic polyp. In addition to strong academic credentials, candidates should possess superb clinical skills and a demonstrated ability to engage and interact effectively with patients and their families, medical and nursing staff, as well as other clinical and administrative colleagues within the organization. A solid work ethic and well developed organizational skills are also required to effectively manage care in our fast-paced environment where quality care and safety are our highest priorities

Diversity is a core value at Beth Israel Lahey Health. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for our staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

Interested candidates should send cover letter and CV to:  Rich Crosby, Senior Physician Recruiter at Richard.crosby@lahey.org and Andrew Warner, Division Chair at Andrew.s.warner@lahey.org.