About OHSU Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

https://www.ohsu.edu/school-of-medicine/gastroenterology

 

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at OHSU specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive and liver diseases. Our physicians and advanced practice providers are nationally recognized leaders in education, research, and clinical care. As the only academic medical center in Oregon, we have a collaborative relationship with primary care and subspecialty providers across the state and Pacific Northwest

 

The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center specializes in patient-centered multidisciplinary treatment of complex Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Our expert faculty trained at inflammatory bowel disease specialty centers around the country.   We participate in multicenter clinical trials so that we can offer additional treatment options to our patients and shape the future of inflammatory bowel disease care. Our faculty are leaders in national efforts to advance care and advocate for patients through their work with the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.

 

The interventional endoscopy team at OHSU is widely recognized as leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatitis, complex biliary disease, GI malignancies and luminal pathology. Patients are referred from across the Pacific Northwest for second and third opinions as well as for tertiary treatments that include extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, deep enteroscopy, and ERCP in the setting of prior abdominal surgery, among others.  Patients are treated in a multidisciplinary manner, as the group works alongside experts in surgery, radiology, and oncology.

 

The Digestive Health Center at OHSU is committed to the management of complex benign and malignant diseases of the upper GI tract.  Our clinicians offer the latest innovations in the early detection and minimally invasive treatment of Barrett’s esophagus and early esophageal cancer.  Working with our renowned surgeons we also provide a full spectrum of treatments for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, dysphagia, and motility disorders, including those with refractory symptoms and complex surgical histories.

 

The Hepatology and Liver Transplant Program provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for a spectrum of liver diseases. Our nationally recognized hepatologists have been at the forefront of treatments for viral hepatitis, chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma. They are now anticipating future challenges in the field and are developing multidisciplinary programs to diagnose and treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The transplant program has a long track record of success, with more than 1,000 patients transplanted since 1988 and with 80-90 liver transplants annually.

 

This is a full-time faculty position for an appointment in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).

 

The duties of this position include: providing patient care in Hepatology clinic/clinic equivalent in the areas of general GI, and endoscopy; attending between 8 and 10 weeks each year on the Hepatology consult service; sharing night/weekend call responsibilities with other GI faculty members; and teaching medical students, residents, and GI fellows during the course of the year.

 

Clinical Responsibilities:

7 half days of clinic/clinic equivalents during non-attending weeks.  The outpatient responsibilities will be at the discretion of the Division Head and can be changed based on divisional needs.  The following plan is proposed for 2024-2025

• Five -half days of Hepatology Clinic (1-2 Transplant Clinic, 3-4 General Hepatology)
• Two- half days of outpatient endoscopy      

Attending Responsibilities:

• 8 to 12 weeks per year in rotation with other faculty. During attending rotations you will be expected to supervise GI fellows, complete all inpatient Hepatology consultations, and perform endoscopic procedures on inpatients and complex outpatients at the hospital endoscopy unit or ICU.  During the attending rotation, you will not have other afternoon outpatient obligations and will receive full credit for these afternoon outpatient clinics. Limited nursing support will be provided for all outpatient activities.

Scholarly Responsibilities:

• Teaching of medical students, residents, GI fellows during the course of the year.

Administration Responsibilities:

• You will have no administrative duties at this time.

• Individual must be board certified in Gastroenterology and board eligible or certified in Transplant Hepatology and hold a valid Oregon medical license.
• Must have completed a course of advanced training in Transplant Hepatology.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.