Gastroenterologist - Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: General Gastroenterologist

Our organization is looking for a dedicated general gastroenterologist to join a collaborative team of healthcare professionals, which includes three physicians and three physician assistants. This team provides comprehensive gastroenterology services in both outpatient and inpatient environments. The consult service is managed by a dedicated hospitalist group, and there are specific procedure days scheduled in a state-of-the-art endoscopy suite located on our campus.

The endoscopy unit is equipped to perform Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP procedures, including stenting capabilities. Additionally, the suite features a GERD clinic with a manometry cart for conducting pH impedance studies, anal-rectal manometry, SmartPill, and Bravo studies. We are eager to welcome a highly motivated general GI specialist to enhance our services in the region.

• Our gastroenterology providers have deep community connections and extensive experience.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday with shared call coverage for both practice and emergency department.
• Support from anesthesiology and nursing staff.
• Outpatient screening and diagnostic procedures.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
• Inpatient and outpatient coverage provided.
• Focus on consult services only.
• Quick ramp-up period with an established patient backlog.

• Olympus endoscopy towers with CO2 capabilities.
• 190-degree scopes for EGD, colonoscopy, and ERCP.
• Argon Plasma System available.
• All services conveniently located on one campus.

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a certified residency program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible status.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and continuing medical education (CME) allowance.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive compensation package.

Our physicians collaborate with diverse teams of clinical and quality professionals to develop innovative solutions, ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality of care. All our facilities are accredited as primary stroke centers and chest pain centers, with specific disease-related accreditations for Heart Failure programs from The Joint Commission. Our stroke and heart failure initiatives consistently receive recognition from the American Heart/Stroke Association. Many of our cancer programs hold accreditation from the Commission on Cancer, and our breast programs are recognized by the NAPBC, as well as being designated as Breast Cancer Imaging Centers of Excellence. Additionally, several of our hospitals have received designations as Lung Cancer Screening Centers of Excellence.

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