Physician Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Saint Joseph Medical Group, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterology physician to join our growing team in Lexington, Kentucky as a G.I. Hospitalist.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who is looking for a collaborative medical staff, a strong regional referral network, meaningful community impact, and the stability of an employed position with one of the nation's largest nonprofit health systems.

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. We are looking for physicians who share our commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and service to the community.

Opportunity Highlights

The incoming physician can expect:

• Practice type: 100% inpatient 
• Schedule: 7 on 7 off schedule 
• Patient volume: Average volume of 5-10 new consults and 15-25 census
• Support staff: Four APPs support the G.I. Hospitalists with consults, rounding and scopes, EUS/Advanced support
• Clinic/hospital setting: Hospital-based GI opportunity serving patients in Lexington and the surrounding Central Kentucky region
• EMR: Epic

What We Offer

CommonSpirit Health offers a competitive and comprehensive recruitment package, which may include:

• Competitive salary guarantee 
• Additional quality-based bonus
• Sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, residency stipend, and relocation assistance offered
• 1 week CME, $4,000
• Paid malpractice insurance/tail coverage
• Eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal and state forgiveness programs
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, health spending accounts, short-term disability, MyWellness benefits, and mental health resources. 
• Retirement options (both standard and ROTH options) through Fidelity with up to 3% match PLUS an additional annual company contribution of 3% of your salary to your choice of 401k or pension plan.
• EPIC- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations

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

Qualified candidates should have:

• MD or DO degree
• Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology
• Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
• DEA license or eligibility
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care
• Interest in serving the needs of patients throughout Lexington, Central Kentucky, and the broader CHI Saint Joseph Health service area
• Open to new graduates 

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

About CommonSpirit Health

CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. Across its national network, CommonSpirit includes more than 2,200 care sites in 24 states and supports tens of thousands of providers, nurses, caregivers, and team members. Its vision is "a healthier future for all - inspired by faith, driven by innovation and powered by our humanity."

Our values - Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration - guide how we serve our patients, communities, and one another.

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