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We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Gastroenterologist to join our team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and liver diseases. This role involves collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients with digestive health issues.

What We Offer:
At SMMC, we offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with an enthusiastic team of qualified professionals. You’ll embark on a full-time role within our expanding organization with many opportunities for personal and professional development.

Requirements:
• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution;
• Completion of a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Gastroenterology;
• Board certification in Gastroenterology and GI-endoscopy;
• Valid medical license to practice;
• Proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to Gastroenterology
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient care skills;
• Working proficiency in English; knowledge of an additional language is a plus.

Tasks:
• Conduct thorough patient assessments to diagnose GI conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease, GERD, liver disease, and oncology of the digestive tract, pancreas, and liver;
• Develop and implement individualized and tailored treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical guidelines;
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, and sigmoidoscopies;
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary;
• Utilize information obtained from advanced diagnostic techniques such as Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), capsule endoscopy, and liver biopsies;
• Interpret diagnostic tests, including imaging studies and laboratory results, to guide patient care.

SMMC External Vacancy Ad: Gastroenterologist

Interested?
For more information, contact our Medical Staff Bureau at + 1 (721) 543-1111 ext. 2503 or 2512. Your motivation letter and resume can be submitted to our Medical Staff Bureau via MedicalStaffBureau@smmc.sx. A copy of both should be submitted to the Labor and Social Affairs Dept. located on Soualiga Road #1, Philipsburg, St. Maarten.

St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) is an ambitious and growing hospital organization on St. Maarten. With more than 425 FTEs, 28 Specialists and a capacity of 80 beds, we continuously strive to ensure safe, quality health care. Our primary service area of St. Maarten, Statia and Saba, represents a total population of approximately 60.000 people, constituting a multi-cultural mix with more than 100 different nationalities. In addition, we also offer healthcare services to two million visitors annually. SMMC is constructing the new St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH) to expand its services to accommodate the increased care demand of the people of St. Maarten, its visitors, and neighboring islands. The new hospital is planned to be operational in 2026.