Contract Section Editor - Luminal Gastroenterology (DynaMedex)

The Section Editor will be responsible for developing and/or editing high-quality content within specific content domain(s), applying both clinical knowledge/experience and the principles of evidence-based medicine. The candidate must have the ability to analyze and critically appraise medical research and literature and edit work produced by the editorial team.

This is a part-time, compensated position, with an expected time commitment of 4-8 hours per week.

• Determine overall editorial Strategic plan for content development and maintenance of your Specialty with Deputy Editor
• Oversee a network of Topic Editors and help recruit additional specialists as needed
• Support a culture of teamwork and contribute to staff development through effective teaching, editing, feedback, and coaching
• Act as a clinical resource for other team members
• Participate in quality initiatives, workflows, and training and development of editorial team
• Promote product adoption and usage via sales support at conferences and site visits

Secondary responsibilities (some of which you may participate in): 

• Participate in triaging of clinical articles specific to the specialty identified by the Systematic Literature Surveillance (SLS) Team
• Perform clinical proofing of SLS evidence summaries
• Assume additional responsibility for content, workflow, or projects that create value in pursuing DynaMed’s mission
• Participate in the development of Hospitalist-focused content and algorithms
• Oversee the placement of media within Luminal Gastroenterology content

• MD or DO with license/certification current and in good standing
• Specialty board certification (if applicable)
• > 5 years of direct patient care
• > 2 years’ experience evaluating research findings for clinical applicability

What sets you apart: 

• Demonstrated understanding of use of health information technology to support clinical decision-making
• Ability to exercise judgment, to make decisions and produce content requiring minimal changes
• Ability to self-manage multiple tasks and priorities within deadlines, and report on work produced
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, such as initiative and a strong work ethic
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills such that feedback is effectively and constructively given
• Affiliation with major academic institution