Gastroenterologist Opportunity in Georgia

Colquitt Regional Medical Center is currently seeking a full-time gastroenterologist. Practice includes support from an FNP-C and a state-of-the-art facility with two new endoscopy suites. Salary is competitive at mean of MGMA; plus a bonus of 100% of the practice profits. Required call 7 days/month (one week/month) shared with general surgeons and fellow gastroenterologist; extra pay for extra call.

Facility details:

• Sterling Group General Surgery and Medicine Clinic located on the hospital campus
• Physicians' lounge with meals provided
• 24-hour all-access employee gym

Benefits:

• Generous student loan repayment assistance
• Paid health insurance, in exchange for precepting residents and medical students
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Optional participation in supplemental benefits package
• Paid house-hunting and relocation
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• CME allowance and CME paid time off
• Paid time off annually, plus holidays
• Residents/fellows who make an early commitment receive a monthly stipend through the duration of their training

Requirements:

• Completion or upcoming completion of gastroenterology fellowship
• Required Certifications/Licensures: Board certified physician or board certification eligible (if eligible, must obtain board certification within 4 years)
• Georgia medical license or participation in Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

Diagnostic services and treatments:

• Colonoscopy (Cancer Screening)
• Upper Endoscopy
• Capsule Endoscopy
• ERCP Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
• Bravo 48-Hour pH Monitor
• Percutaneous Gastrostomy
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Radio-frequency Ablation of Barrett’s

State-of-the-art Endoscopy Lab with the following equipment, including an SIF-Q180 Enteroscope to be added soon…

Olympus 190 Processors with the following scopes:

Colonoscopes

CF-H180AL x 2
CF-HQ190L x 2
PCF-H190DL x 4

Gastroscopes

GIF-H190 x 4
GIF-H180J x 1
GIF-Q180 x 1
GIF-XTQ160 x 1
GIF-2TH180 x 1

Duodenoscope

TJF-Q190V x 1

Bronchoscopes

BF-P180 x 1
BF-1TQ180 x 1
BF-UC180F x 1

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Jana Wiggins
Physician Recruitment
Phone: 229-589-0338
E-mail: jwiggins@colquittregional.com 

Colquitt Regional Medical Center is a 155-bed capacity community-based teaching hospital located in the heart of Southwest Georgia. At our core, we exist to provide high-quality and compassionate healthcare to all who enter our doors. Home to over 1,700 employees, Colquitt Regional affords access to advanced medical services with more than 100 providers bringing expertise in 30+ specialties.

We hold patient safety as a top priority and have demonstrated our commitment to patient-centered care through various national accreditations and certifications such as: Baldrige Commitment to Excellence, Pathway to Excellence designation, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for our joint replacement program, certification as a Comprehensive Center for bariatric surgery under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), and recognition from The Leapfrog Group for receiving 17 consecutive “A” hospital safety ratings.

Knowing that innovation is integral for future success, we continue to implement technologies to stay at the cutting edge, such as the 128-slice CT scanner, 3T MRI, da Vinci Minimally Invasive Surgery System, 3D/4D mammography, and SAVI SCOUT®. Our most recent additions and expansions include gynecologic oncology services, plastic and reconstructive surgery, inpatient pediatric unit, and state-of-the-art medical education facility.

We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care by exceptional people and strive to make the difference in turning stressful medical situations into remarkable healthcare experiences for patients and loved ones.