Gastroenterology Physician

Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our G.I. Hospitalist, you will join Saint Joseph Medical Group, part of CommonSpirit Health, as a member of our growing Gastroenterology team in Lexington, Kentucky. You will practice within a collaborative medical staff supported by a strong regional referral network while making a meaningful impact on patients throughout Lexington and the surrounding Central Kentucky region.

Every day you will provide inpatient Gastroenterology care, including new consultations, hospital rounding, and procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterology physician committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, teamwork, and service to the community. You will be comfortable managing an average of 5 to 10 new consultations and a daily census of approximately 15 to 25 patients in a fully inpatient, hospital-based setting.

• 7 on 7 off schedule
• Join an experienced G.I. Hospitalist
• Collaborate with five outpatient gastroenterologists and four advanced practice providers who support the G.I. Hospitalist team with consultations, rounding, and scopes.
• EUS and advanced procedural support
• Epic electronic health record system.

We are offering a competitive salary guarantee, an additional quality-based bonus, and a comprehensive recruitment package that may include a sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, a residency stipend, and relocation assistance. You will also receive one week of CME with a $4,000 allowance, paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and potential eligibility for federal and state student loan forgiveness programs.

Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, health spending accounts, short-term disability, MyWellness benefits, mental health resources, and retirement options through Fidelity. Retirement benefits include traditional and Roth options with up to a 3% employer match, plus an additional annual company contribution equal to 3% of your salary toward your choice of a 401(k) or pension plan.

At CommonSpirit Health, our mission is to make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while advancing social justice for all.

Final compensation and recruitment incentives will be discussed directly with qualified candidates and may vary based on experience, training, location, and specialty.

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

Where You'll Work

About Saint Joseph Medical Group

Saint Joseph Medical Group is part of CHI Saint Joseph Health and CommonSpirit Health, serving patients throughout Lexington and the surrounding Central and Eastern Kentucky region. Our team is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care while improving access to health services for the communities we serve.

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Gastroenterology provides care for patients with diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. The Lexington gastroenterology team offers digestive health services including colon cancer screening and advanced, minimally invasive procedures, with clinic locations in Lexington on Harrodsburg Road and North Eagle Creek Drive.

About Saint Joseph Hospital and CHI Saint Joseph Health

Saint Joseph Hospital, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, is a 433-bed hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, Saint Joseph Hospital was Lexington's first hospital and serves residents of Central and Eastern Kentucky. The hospital is recognized for a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services, including cardiology, orthopedics, stroke care, primary care, and around-the-clock emergency care.

Headquartered in Lexington, CHI Saint Joseph Health is an integrated health system with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, and home health agencies. In total, the system serves patients in 35 Kentucky counties.

About the Community - Lexington, Kentucky

Located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass Region, Lexington offers the amenities of a growing city with the character and friendliness of a close-knit community. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington is surrounded by rolling hills, beautiful horse farms, historic neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Physicians and their families enjoy:

• A vibrant university community anchored by the University of Kentucky
• Family-friendly neighborhoods and a strong sense of local community
• Access to horse country, Keeneland, the Kentucky Horse Park, and hundreds of Thoroughbred farms
• Bourbon Trail access, local restaurants, arts, music, sports, and year-round community events
• Parks, trails, biking, hiking, and nearby outdoor destinations throughout the Bluegrass Region
• Convenient access to Blue Grass Airport and regional travel throughout Kentucky and the surrounding region
• A desirable place to build both a medical practice and a long-term life in Central Kentucky

Pay Range
$445,905 - $726,009 /year