Boone Health Medical Group Seeking Gastroenterology | Build Your Group at an Awarding Winning Hospital in Columbia, Missouri

Physician - Gastroenterology

Boone Health, Boone Hospital Center

Boone Hospital Center, a 392-bed full service hospital in Columbia, Missouri is seeking a Gastroenterologist Physician. The candidate for this position will be joining an established hospital within a strong community focused to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Boone is currently a Magnet Hospital for its nursing excellence and has also been named the number one hospital in central Missouri and number five overall hospital in the state by U.S. News and World Report.

Practice Highlights:

• This is a new practice with established and supportive hospital leadership looking for a candidate to build a skilled and friendly team.
• Collaborate closely with specialists across various disciplines within the hospital, fostering a comprehensive approach to patient care and treatment planning.
• With a need for this practice immediate patient volume can be excepted, ensuring a rewarding practice from day one.

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional medical care of assigned patients, ensuring optimal clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members to deliver compassionate care.
• Perform thorough histories and physicals, adhering to hospital by-laws and best practices.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and safety in this critical role at Boone Health.
• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.

About Columbia, MO: our community offers a compelling blend of professional opportunities and quality of life that makes it an ideal place for physicians seeking to relocate. Beyond work, Columbia boasts a vibrant community with excellent schools (both public and private), diverse cultural experiences, and abundant outdoor recreational activities, including the state-wide Katy Trail, amidst its scenic landscapes. With its welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community, Columbia ensures a fulfilling lifestyle for both professionals and families alike.

At Boone Health Medical Group, we have a team of providers in many specialties including but not limited to: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Pulmonary Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Endocrinology and Podiatry. Are clinics are located throughout mid-Missouri allowing our patients easy access to world-class care.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision, alongside wellness programs.
• Robust 401(k) retirement plan with diverse investment options.
• Educational assistance programs and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) available.
• Supportive work-life balance initiatives to promote a positive and productive workplace environment.

Qualifications:

• Degree: Doctorate in Medicine
• Experience: 2-5 Years preferred
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience
• License: Licensed Physician

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: to be discussed during interview process

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. For Physicians in particular it provides a short commute from anywhere in town or surrounding communities - whether you desire to live in the city or in the county you'll find safe neighborhoods, good schools and an easy drive to Boone Hospital and our clinics.

Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. If you want to raise a family, continue your education, retire or start a new business, Columbia is the place to be!

Recreation:
MKT Nature & Fitness Trail is a 4.7-mile urban walkway through Columbia’s beautiful greenbelt. The trail also connects with the
Katy Trail State Park, the largest rails-to-trails conversion in the nation, stretching 185 miles across Missouri. Columbia Parks & Recreation Department maintains over 42 parks and recreation facilities on more than 2,000 acres throughout the city.

Cost of Living:
Columbia consistently ranks below the national average for the cost of living. In 2021, Columbia’s cost of living was:
• 6.9% below the national average.
• Housing 16% lower
• Utilities 8% lower
• Good & Services 6% lower
• Property Taxes: average county rate is .950%
• The national average cost to buy a house is $281,900, while the average cost of purchasing a home in Columbia is $238,255.

At Boone Health Medical Group, we have a team of providers that specialize in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Pulmonary Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Endocrinology and Podiatry. Are clinics are located throughout mid-Missouri allowing our patients easy access to world-class care.