Doctor, Gastroenterologist

International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through healthcare training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide.

This position will support International Medical Corps’ emergency response delivering outpatient clinical care to disaster-affected populations. Candidates applying to this position are indicating that they are interested in being considered for International Medical Corps’ standby roster for emergency response. Roster members will be contacted only when there is an emergency-response need for which the responder is qualified. This position will not be compensated unless responders are deployed to an emergency response.

JOB SUMMARY

The Gastroenterologist is a board‑certified or board‑eligible physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, liver, pancreas, and biliary system. This role provides both outpatient and inpatient care, performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality patient‑centered care.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose and treat gastrointestinal disorders, including but not limited to GERD, IBS, IBD, liver disease, pancreatitis, and colorectal conditions.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, biopsy, and polypectomy.
• Interpret laboratory results, imaging studies, and pathology reports.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and preventive care strategies.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, lifestyle modifications, and disease prevention.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians, surgeons, oncologists, and other specialists.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in call coverage, inpatient consults, and rounding as required.
• Comply with all hospital policies, regulatory standards, and quality initiatives.
• Participate in quality improvement, research, teaching, or committee activities as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency.
• Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Fluency in English required.

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.

Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children.

Equality and Diversity

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks.