Gastroenterologist

Saint Joseph Medical Group is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterology physician to join our team in London, KY. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice General Gastroenterology in a supportive, patient-centered environment. Enjoy a collaborative medical community, access to advanced technology, and the ability to shape your own practice with a healthy work-life balance.

Practice Highlights:

• Practice currently consists of MD's 1, APRN 1, CMA's and support staff
• Four endoscopy suites
• Ten days call per month

Offer Includes:

• Competitive salary guarantee for up to 3 years and a lucrative production model after guarantee period.
• Additional quality-based bonus
• Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, residency bonus, and relocation assistance
• 1 week CME, $4,000
• 33 days PTO plus 6 paid holidays per year
• 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

Education:

• Successful completion of an accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program in U.S. or Canada
• Successful completion of an accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship Program in U.S. or Canada
• Open to new graduates

License/Certification:

• Kentucky License/Eligible
• DEA
• Board certification or active participation in the examination process

Essential Duties:

• Understand, support, and implement the mission of the facility to deliver health care to those in need in the performance of all job responsibilities
• Ensure that patient care meets or exceeds the facility quality standards
• Ensure that patient satisfaction meets or exceeds standards set by the facility
• Educate patients on both clinical and managed care
• Participate in clinic and network task forces as requested and appropriate
• Function as an effective clinic team member
• Meet productivity standards
• Effectively use clinic financial and other performance information

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
• Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
• Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
• Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
• Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
• Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers

About CommonSpirit Health
CommonSpirit Health is a national, faith-based, nonprofit health system committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to the communities we serve. With a presence in 24 states and operating over 2,200 care sites, the system combines a legacy of healing with a forward-thinking approach to medicine. Physicians who join CommonSpirit become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of all people—especially the most vulnerable—and advancing equitable access to care.

About Saint Joseph London 

Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital established in 1926, proudly serves the London, Kentucky, community and surrounding areas. In 2010, we opened a state-of-the-art, $152 million, 340,000-square-foot facility to better meet the needs of our patients. We provide care to people across southeastern Kentucky, including Clay, Laurel, Jackson, Knox, Pulaski, Rockcastle and Whitley counties. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care and adhering to our mission and core values: Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence and Collaboration.

About London, KY

Living in London, KY is a great experience for those who want to be close to nature but still enjoy the comforts of city life. Centrally located within the state, the area is home to beautiful rolling hills and lush forests, providing plenty of opportunities to explore and engage with nature. The town itself has an inviting atmosphere, with friendly people and plenty of attractions that make it a great place to live. There are plenty of activities, events, and attractions to keep you entertained in London, KY including a farmers market, museums and historic sites. Living in London also provides easy access to larger cities such as Louisville or Lexington making it a great choice for those who need quick access to the conveniences of the city while still being able to enjoy the peacefulness of rural life. 

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