Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

The primary duties of the position is to function as a hospitalist. Duties include the following:

• Attending on the Gastroenterology consult service, navigating inpatient workflows
• Developing and executing quality improvement initiatives specific to the care of inpatients requiring gastroenterology care
• During some (see below) non-inpatient weeks, providing ambulatory patient care in the Gastroenterology clinics and endoscopy units
• sharing weekend call responsibilities with other GI faculty members; and teaching medical students, residents, and GI fellows during the course of the year.

As a member of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology you will report to the Head of the Division.

• Individual must be board certified in Gastroenterology.
• Hold a valid Oregon medical license.

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.