Gastroenterologist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our clinical Gastroenterologist, you will join a robust team in Kearney, NE. You will be part of CHI Health, which is a member of CommonSpirit Health System – The Nations’ largest faith based health system.

Every day you will provide comprehensive inpatient consultation, procedures, and outpatient services for the full spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases. CHI Good Samaritan is a 200 bed regional referral center for Central Nebraska.

To be successful in this role, you will be board eligible or board certified in Gastroenterology. This opportunity is well-suited for physicians passionate about providing comprehensive Gastroenterology services, a patient‑centered approach, and a commitment to collaboration. You will also demonstrate excellent communication, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to thrive in a collegial, team oriented environment.

This Opportunity Offers:

• 200 bed, Level II Trauma Center; 24 bed ICU
• Resourced Endoscopy suites
• ERCP with spyglass capabilities, Hi Definition EGD , colonoscopy , EUS with linear and radial scopes, dedicated fluoro, CO2, and Manometry/pH impedance equipment, Pill cam
• Quickly build your practice through our built‑in primary care and multi‑specialty group
• Advanced Practice Providers on your team—along with full support staff
• Provation reporting/imaging system
• Hi‑Definition Scopes and equipment
• Exceptional Anesthesia support, MAC for all procedures
• Pre and post procedural areas for patient care. All recovery done in GI lab
• Only ERCP service in 200 mile radius
• Hospitalist/Intensivists; full breadth of specialty
• Beautiful clinic located in professional suite on CHI Health Good Samaritan hospital campus
• EPIC EMR in both the clinic and hospital

We are offering a competitive compensation package, comprehensive healthcare benefits, relocation assistance, CME allowance, and more. Physicians benefit from a strong referral network and experienced support staff. As a nonprofit, CommonSpirit is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Job Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• BE/BC in Internal Medicine
• BE/BC in Gastroenterology
• Ability to obtain licensure in Nebraska
• DEA Certification
• BLS

Where You’ll Work

CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 200‑bed, Level II Trauma Center and regional referral hub serving central and western Nebraska. As a tertiary care facility, Good Samaritan offers a broad range of specialty services and a highly collaborative medical staff dedicated to delivering exceptional patient‑centered care. The hospital features a 24‑bed open ICU with intensivist support, a strong hospitalist program, and engaged subspecialists across cardiology, thoracic and vascular surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and women’s services. Hospital‑based medical transport services at Good Samaritan include AirCare—the state’s longest operating air medical provider—as well as ground 911 and long‑distance ambulance services. Physicians benefit from advanced surgical capabilities, interventional cardiology, comprehensive diagnostic and imaging services, and a team‑based culture that promotes clinical excellence and collegiality.

Through its academic partnerships with Creighton University School of Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center , providers have opportunities to engage in medical education and teaching. In addition, the upcoming UNMC Rural Health Education Building on the campus of University of Nebraska at Kearney further strengthens Kearney’s role as a growing hub for rural medical education and training—offering physicians meaningful academic involvement while practicing in a community‑based setting.

Good Samaritan continues to invest in technology, service line growth, and provider engagement—creating an environment where physicians can practice at the top of their license while enjoying long‑term professional satisfaction.

Community: Practice in a community of 34,000+, known for its safety, strong economy, and exceptional quality of life for all ages alike. Kearney serves as a regional medical, educational, and retail hub for central Nebraska. Home to University of Nebraska at Kearney , the community offers Division II athletics, cultural events, and a dynamic energy that enhances the local lifestyle.

• Ranked among the Best Places to Live in Nebraska
• Nebraska ranks #3 Best State to Practice Medicine and #4 Best State to Raise a Family (Wallethub)
• Excellent public and private school systems
• Regional airport with direct flights to Denver and Chicago
• Abundant recreation: golf, hiking/biking trails, fishing, hunting, youth sports, and local attractions including the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Museums of Nebraska Art, and a Historic downtown
• Centrally located along Interstate 80
• 2 hours to Lincoln
• 2.5 hours to Omaha
• 5 hours to Denver or Kansas City

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a part of CommonSpirit , one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith‑based health systems dedicated to advancing health care for all people.