Advanced Gastroenterologist

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. 

Qualifications: To be eligible to apply for ERCP privileges, the applicant must hold Core Gastroenterology privileges AND Clinical Experience (Initial): 

Successful completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited program in Gastroenterology that included training in ERCP of a minimum 200 procedures; and evidence of clinical experience through documented performance of a minimum of 25 ERCP procedures (including at least 10 sphincterotomies and 5 stent placement procedures) during the past 12 months.

Clinical Experience (Reappointment): Current demonstrated competence and experience, reflective of the scope of privileges requested, for the past 24 months based on results of ongoing professional practice evaluation and clinical outcomes
Diagnostic Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Therapeutic

• ERCP with Spyglass choledochoscopy
• Lithotripsy
• Papillectomy (ampullectomy)
• Sphincter of Oddi Dilation
• Spincterotomy
• Stone Removal

Non-Core Privileges - Therapeutic Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
(ERCP)Cholangioscopy

Non-Core Privileges Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

Qualifications: To be eligible to apply for EUS privileges, the applicant must hold Core
Gastroenterology privileges AND Clinical Experience (Initial): Successful completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited program in Gastroenterology that included training in EUS of a minimum 225 procedures; and evidence of clinical experience through documented performance of a minimum of 25 EUS procedures during
the past 12 months.

Clinical Experience (Reappointment):Current demonstrated competence and experience reflective of the scope of privileges requested, for the past 24 months based on results of ongoing professional practice evaluation and clinical outcomes.

• Upper EUS Celiac plexus block and neurolysis
• Fine Needle aspiration (FNA) / Fine Needle Biopsy (FNB) 
• Pseudocyst drainage 
• Stent placements
• Gallbladder drainage

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Must have successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty.
• Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) registration;
• Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to Hospital;
• Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the Health system, at sponsoring institution
• Doctorate MD or DO required
• DR-Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state required
• Completion of a one-year Advanced Endoscopy or Therapeutic Endoscopy fellowship.

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)