Pediatric Gastroenterologist | Faculty Appointment - Louisville, KY

NORTON CHILDREN’S GASTROENTEROLOGY, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, and part of Norton Children’s Medical Group, is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible pediatric gastroenterologist to join our team of physicians and staff providing a broad range of clinical gastrointestinal services. The candidate will function as part of a dynamic, growing team dedicated to meeting the needs of children through clinical care, research, education and advocacy. The current pediatric gastroenterology service covers the 300-bed free-standing, full-service Norton Children’s Hospital and two local outpatient clinics. This program offers multidisciplinary care in aerodigestive diseases and eosinophilic esophagitis with plans to expand this model.

The University of Louisville School of Medicine shares a vision with Norton Children’s Medical Group to grow and further expand our practice and UofL’s pediatric gastroenterology division. Through Norton Children’s Research Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, providers have the opportunity to mentor residents and participate in clinical research. The pediatric gastroenterologist who joins our team will have access to a broad range of clinical and academic pediatric gastroenterology services.

About the Position

• Opportunities for expanded research, teaching and clinical program involvement at the University of Louisville and its residency program
• Full-time position with work/life balance supported by standard outpatient clinic schedule and shared call coverage split among physician team
• Perform surgical procedures, including endoscopy and colonoscopy
• Ongoing quality improvement efforts for inpatient and outpatient clinical services
• Faculty appointment with competitive salary and academic rank commensurate with experience

Requirements

• Medical degree/diploma
• Board certified/board eligible
• Residency/fellowship certification

To discuss this opportunity, contact Kennisha Walker, senior recruiter, physicians, Norton Children’s Medical Group, at (502) 599-4445 or Kennisha.walker@nortonhealthcare.org.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Norton Children’s Medical Group, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, is the pediatric provider division of Norton Medical Group. Norton Children’s Medical Group employs more than 500 medical providers who work in over 170 locations in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. To support the community’s need for expanded care, Norton Children’s Medical Group encompasses all pediatric care, including inpatient, outpatient, specialty and primary care. Patients have access to multidisciplinary resources through Norton Medical Group’s extensive network of primary and specialty care practices, as well as Norton Children’s Hospital, Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Norton Children’s Medical Center and Novak Center for Children’s Health. More information is available at NortonChildrens.com.

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