Gastroenterologist

Where You'll Work

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Gastroenterology in London provides expert digestive health care using advanced, minimally invasive procedures. The team offers colon cancer screening, specialized ultrasound imaging to diagnose and treat digestive conditions, removal of precancerous growths, and care for conditions such as Barrett's esophagus.

The London gastroenterology practice is located at 1025 Saint Joseph Lane, 2nd Floor, London, Kentucky, and is connected to the broader CHI Saint Joseph Health network serving Central and Eastern Kentucky.

About CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group
CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is the employed provider network of CHI Saint Joseph Health. With approximately 275 providers, the medical group offers care in 88 locations across Central and Eastern Kentucky, including primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, and specialty services.

The medical group is dedicated to delivering personalized, compassionate care based on the unique needs of patients and communities throughout the region.

About Saint Joseph London and CHI Saint Joseph Health
Saint Joseph London, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health and CommonSpirit Health, is a 150-bed regional hospital established in 1926. The current $152 million, 340,000-square-foot facility opened in 2010 and serves London, Laurel County, and communities throughout southeastern Kentucky, including Clay, Laurel, Jackson, Knox, Pulaski, Rockcastle, and Whitley counties.

The hospital is committed to providing high-quality care guided by CommonSpirit's mission and core values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration.

CHI Saint Joseph Health is one of Kentucky's largest health systems, with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, and home health agencies. The system serves patients in 35 counties across Central and Eastern Kentucky.

About the Community - London, Kentucky
Located in Laurel County in southeastern Kentucky, London offers a welcoming community with a strong connection to outdoor recreation, regional culture, and convenient access along I-75. The area is known for beautiful rolling hills, forests, nearby lakes, and access to larger cities such as Lexington and Louisville while maintaining the peacefulness and affordability of a smaller community.

Physicians and their families enjoy:
A family-friendly community with a small-town feel and regional access throughout southeastern Kentucky
Outdoor recreation through the London Ranger District of Daniel Boone National Forest
Access to Laurel River Lake for boating, fishing, paddling, scuba diving, and lakeside recreation
Hiking, biking, mountain biking, off-road recreation, and scenic trails throughout the surrounding Appalachian foothills
Convenient access to I-75 and nearby communities including Corbin, Somerset, Richmond, Lexington, and Louisville
Local amenities including a farmers market, museums, historic sites, restaurants, and community events
An excellent setting to build a high-demand gastroenterology practice while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in southeastern Kentucky

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Gastroenterology Physician, you will join CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, part of CommonSpirit Health, in London, Kentucky.


Every day you will practice General Gastroenterology in a supportive, patient-centered environment with a collaborative medical community, advanced technology, four endoscopy suites, and the opportunity to shape your practice while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

To be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterology physician who values clinical excellence, compassionate care, collaboration, and service to the community. You will also be motivated by the opportunity to grow a high-performing practice within a stable, mission-driven health system.

• Join a team of four physicians, five APRNs, CMAs, and additional staff.
• Access to an existing patient panel, a large referral base
• Monday through Friday schedule
• Minimal call
• Epic EMR
• Build a busy practice quickly at a pace that aligns with your professional goals.

We are offering a competitive salary guarantee for up to three years, followed by a lucrative production model, along with an additional quality-based bonus. The recruitment package may include up to $200,000 in incentives through a sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, a residency bonus, and relocation assistance. Benefits include one week of CME with a $4,000 allowance, 33 days of PTO plus six paid holidays, paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage, potential eligibility for federal and state student loan forgiveness programs, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and retirement options through Fidelity with up to a 3% match plus an additional annual company contribution equal to 3% of salary toward a 401(k) or pension plan.

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology
• Active Medical License in the State of Kentucky, or ability to obtain prior to employment
• DEA certificate
• Completion of ACGME Residency and Gastroenterology Fellowship