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Gastroenterology opening in MT
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Gastroenterology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Great Falls, Montana, United States
Visa Sponsorship Yes

Job Description

Last Update: 4/04/21
Gastroenterologist opening in Great Falls, MT
Located 90 miles from Helena and 160 miles from Missoula
Full-time, permanent
Employed position
J1 Eligible

Health System is seeking a second BE/BC gastroenterologist to join an established GI practice in Great Falls, Montana. The practice serves 60,000 Great Falls residents as well as 275,000 residents across north central Montana. Applicants must be board eligible/certified and ERCP trained (will consider fellows in training).

Currently, all our existing Gastroenterologists are nearing retirement, creating a unique opportunity for a new physician to step into a thriving practice. There is additional growth potential through area outreach and education, as well as an opportunity to participate in the development of an endoscopic ultrasound program. Applicants must be board eligible/certified. ERCP and EUS training a plus.

The endoscopy unit includes six endoscopy suites and one bronch lab. It is designed as an ambulatory Surgical Center and all patients are managed within the unit with occasional procedures in the OR, primarily pediatric patients.

The office practice is located in the new Medical Professional Building which is connected to the hospital for easy access.

Procedures (performed by retiring gastroenterologist): Approximately 2,000 procedures a year

- Colonoscopies
- EGDs
- ERCPs
- Flexible sigmoidoscopies
- PEG tube placements

Endoscopy facts:
- Olympus equipment
- Six endoscopy suites and one bronchoscopy suite
- 10 bed recovery unit
- Experienced and helpful staff of RNs and techs

Work Hours and Call Coverage:
Consult patients daily, with half-day office hours. There are no weekend clinic hours. Physicians currently take their own call during the week and rotate weekends. Hospital call schedule is one in four allowing time to enjoy the Montana lifestyle.

Compensation and Benefits:
This position is a guaranteed salary with RVU incentives. We offer generous benefits including; health, dental, disability, retirement match, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, generous CME and PTO plans and much more!

Community Information:
Great Falls has a city population of 60,000, with a draw of over 275,000 people in north central Montana. We experience mild winters and enjoy blue skies over 300 days per year. Great Falls is a wonderful and safe place to raise a family, with nationally ranked public schools and an average commute of under 12 minutes, making the quality of life in Great Falls unsurpassed in the Rocky Mountain West. Additionally, the Missouri River, a blue-ribbon fly-fishing destination, runs through the middle of town. Outdoor activities include camping, hiking, horseback riding, water& snow skiing, rock & ice climbing, boating, white-water kayaking, off-road motor sports, upland bird, waterfowl, and big-game hunting.

Health System:
This is your opportunity to be part of an exceptional health system in a state that is well known for its beautiful four seasons and outdoor lifestyle. While enjoying the last best place, you'll have the added benefit of having access to Health System, one of the state's most modern and progressive healthcare facilities with 500+ beds and over 200 members on medical staff representing 40 specialties. Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting edge technologies make health system an exceptional working environment and one of the Best Places To Work in Healthcare 2014, 2015 and 2016.