Gastroenterologist Needed to Join Collegial Hospital-Based Practice

Job Description

UK King's Daughters, a 465-bed regional healthcare system serving Kentucky and Ohio, is offering an outstanding opportunity for a Gastroenterologist.\n
\nThe salary guarantee range is $700,000 to $730,000. The physician will be eligible for bonuses based on wRVUs starting in the first year. We also offer a $100,000 signing bonus and $75,000 in student loan repayment spread over the three years of the contract, as well as excellent benefits and paid occurrence form malpractice. Our practice promotes work-life balance: flexible work schedule, manageable call and seven weeks off. Our collegial practice features six gastroenterologists, supported by a team of experienced advanced providers. \n
\nUK King's Daughters serves a growing patient population of 750,000 in eastern Kentucky and southern Ohio. With a vast network of primary care providers, and referrals from 20 area hospitals, our gastroenterologists enjoy vibrant practices.\n
\nOther program highlights:\n

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1. Our GI physicians perform colonoscopy, EGD, EUS and ERCP (diagnostic and interventional), endoscopic resection, balloon enteroscopy, esophageal ablation and capsule endoscopy.
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2. Manageable call and clinic volume.
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3. Construction is underway on a new stand-alone endoscopy facility on our Kentucky campus.
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4. UK King's Daughters is powered by the EPIC electronic medical records system.
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The practice location, Ashland, Kentucky, is a safe, family-friendly community with great schools, affordable living and excellent local shopping and dining. We also feature access to beautiful state and national parks and a variety of outdoor pursuits (hiking, skiing, whitewater rafting, golf, tennis, cave exploration, hunting and fishing). It s a great place to work, live and play. Ashland is also a reasonable drive to Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; and Lexington, Kentucky.