Third Space Endoscopy- Advanced Endoscopy Gastroenterologist

We are particularly interested in a physician with strong clinical and technical expertise in Third-Space Endoscopy who can contribute to our continued growth.

A Program Built on Clinical Excellence, Education & Innovation

The Advanced Endoscopy program at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital has been training advanced endoscopists since 2001, graduating 27 advanced endoscopy fellows.

Procedures performed by our faculty include:

• Third-Space Endoscopy

• POEM, Z-POEM, POPE, and G-POEM

• Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)

• EFTR and STER

• Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)

• ERCP

• Cholangioscopy

• EUS

• Interventional EUS including LAMS-based management of pancreatic fluid collections, EUS-GJ, EDGE, Gall Bladder drainage, and hepaticogastrostomy

• EUS guided pancreatic cyst and PNET ablation

• Deep enteroscopy

• Enteral stenting

• Barrett’s esophagus ablation

• Endohepatology

• Endoscopic Vacuum Assisted Closure (EVAC)

Third-Space Endoscopy is a key focus of this position.

We are seeking an advanced endoscopist with demonstrated clinical and technical expertise in third-space endoscopy

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Perform complex third-space procedures

• Evaluate patients referred for advanced endoscopic and specifically third space consultation

• Contribute to the growth of Jefferson’s Third-Space Endoscopy program

• Teach fellows and trainees advanced therapeutic (endoscopic) techniques

• Participate in clinical research and scholarly activity

• Collaborate with gastroenterologists, surgeons and other specialists

• Contribute to innovation in therapeutic endoscopy

Clinical & Academic Faculty Role

• This position combines a robust clinical practice with meaningful academic responsibilities.

Clinical responsibilities may include:

• Advanced therapeutic endoscopy

• EUS and ERCP

• Third-Space Endoscopy

• POEM/G-POEM

• EMR/ESD

• Multidisciplinary management of complex inpatient and outpatient advanced endoscopy, TSE, and pancreaticobiliary patients

• Development of a specialized advanced endoscopy practice

Academic responsibilities may include:

• Teaching gastroenterology fellows

• Teaching advanced endoscopy fellows

• Medical student and resident education

• Clinical research

• Peer-reviewed publications

• National and regional presentations

• Advanced endoscopy conferences

• Curriculum development

• Procedural education

• Fellow and trainee mentorship

• Innovation in therapeutic endoscopy

• Administrative and leadership roles

Distinguished Academic & Clinical Leadership

The Advanced Endoscopy Program at Jefferson Health offers an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally recognized academic gastroenterology program with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, research, and education.

The program is part of Jefferson’s Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, led by David M. Kastenberg, MD, The J. Edward Berk Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division. With more than three decades of clinical, academic, and research experience, Dr. Kastenberg provides distinguished leadership across the division.

The Advanced Endoscopy Program is led by an accomplished team of faculty, including Rishi Pawa, MD, Director of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Thomas Kowalski, MD, Director of the Pancreaticobiliary & Advanced Endoscopy Section.

Faculty have opportunities to participate in:

• Clinical and endoscopic research

• Peer-reviewed publications

• National presentations

• Case conferences

• Enterprise-wide advanced endoscopy conferences

• GI tumor board

• Fellowship education

• Procedural innovation

• Multidisciplinary collaboration

The program also maintains an Endoscopic Research Group dedicated to developing and reviewing research initiatives.

The Jefferson Academic Advantage

As a faculty member of Thomas Jefferson University and Sidney Kimmel Medical College, you will have the opportunity to participate in the education of medical students, residents, gastroenterology fellows and advanced endoscopy fellows.

Jefferson brings together clinical excellence, medical education, research and innovation, creating an environment for collaboration and continued advancement in therapeutic endoscopy.

The ideal candidate will have:

• M.D. or D.O. degree

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship

• Fellowship training in Advanced Endoscopy

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology

• Demonstrated proficiency in advanced endoscopic procedures

• Extensive clinical and technical experience in Third-Space Endoscopy

• Proficient with POEM, G-POEM, ESD and EMR

• Extensive experience with EUS and ERCP

• Demonstrated commitment to medical education

• Interest in clinical research and scholarly activity

• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills

• Eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania