Opportunities

Gastroenterologist – Hospital-Employed – KY Lakes Region – Beautiful Community!

• This GI group offers top-notch care in a comfortable community setting.  Their patients, benefit from the collective experience of 1 highly skilled board-certified gastroenterologists, a physician assistant and a nurse practitioner.  
• From routine screenings to the most advanced procedures, we offer the best in care and always treat their patients with the dignity they deserve.
• The practice is extremely busy and the foundation to building a strong practice is evident! 

Required Skills:

• Gastroenterologists should have an extensive knowledge of the upper and lower gastric tract; they must have experience using upper and lower endoscopy device, PEGs, and dilation equipment; and complete knowledge of gastrointestinal diseases and conditions. 
• Diagnosing and treating GI disorders including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, motility disorders, cirrhosis, and other digestive diseases 
• Performing procedures such as: colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, capsule endoscopy to examine the small intestine, anorectal and esophageal manometry, PEG/feeding tube placement, endoscopic treatment of Barrett’s esophagus, polypectomy, and more 
• Prescribing medications to treat digestive disorder 
• Participating in continuing education activities to maintain professional certification 
• Referring patients to specialists if further diagnostic testing or treatment is needed

Benefits of this position full time position:

• Hospital- Employed Position 
• Competitive Salary & wRVU bonus incentive plan 
• Generous sign-on bonus 
• Up to $15K relocation reimbursement 
• $6K Annual CME Allowance 
• Coverage of medical license, dues & malpractice 
• Low Cost of Living in Murray, KY 
• Large referral base 
• Large Network of Specialty Physicians

About the Hospital

• They a non-profit, community hospital, jointly owned by the City and County. Established in 1910, the hospital has grown over the years to 140 beds, offering state of the art facilities.
• They offer a variety of services including inpatient acute care and outpatient primary care and specialty clinics.
• The hospital has a tradition of financial strength and is proud of our independence.

The Area:

• Nestled in America’s heartland near Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, their growing micropolitan community is bustling with activity and quality of life.
• They are a university town with the feel of a small city experience as well as the benefits of rural living!
• They have nationally ranked city and county schools systems K-12, and provides an outstanding quality of life. 
• Friendliest Small Town in America by USA Today and Rand McNally! 
• State and Nationally ranked K-12 Education 
• Minutes away from the beautiful KY Lake and Land Between the Lakes 
• #1 Best Place to Live in Kentucky by Movoto.com 
• 100 Best Communities for Young People 
• Playful City, USA Designee 
• Hazel, KY named by Fodor’s as 10 Best Antiquing Towns in the US

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