G.I. Hospitalist

Saint Joseph Medical Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary guarantee

Quality-based bonus

Comprehensive recruitment package

CME allowance

Paid malpractice insurance

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement options with employer match

Job summary

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is seeking a G.I. Hospitalist in Lexington, Kentucky. This role involves providing inpatient care, managing consultations and procedures within a supportive team environment. A competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical, dental, and retirement options.

The ideal candidate is board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology and committed to excellence in patient care. Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in the Central Kentucky region.

Qualifications

• Active Medical License in the State of Kentucky or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• DEA certificate required.
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient Gastroenterology care including consultations, rounding, and procedures.
• Manage an average of 5 to 10 new consultations and 15 to 25 patients daily.
• Collaborate within a strong regional referral network.

Skills

Board-certified in Gastroenterology

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Clinical excellence

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Completion of ACGME Residency and Gastroenterology Fellowship

Tools

Epic electronic health record system

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our G.I. Hospitalist, you will join Saint Joseph Medical Group, part of CommonSpirit Health, as a member of our growing Gastroenterology team in Lexington, Kentucky. You will practice within a collaborative medical staff supported by a strong regional referral network while making a meaningful impact on patients throughout Lexington and the surrounding Central Kentucky region.

Every day you will provide inpatient Gastroenterology care, including new consultations, hospital rounding, and procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterology physician committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, teamwork, and service to the community. You will be comfortable managing an average of 5 to 10 new consultations and a daily census of approximately 15 to 25 patients in a fully inpatient, hospital-based setting.

• 7 on 7 off schedule
• Join an experienced G.I. Hospitalist
• Collaborate with five outpatient gastroenterologists and four advanced practice providers who support the G.I. Hospitalist team with consultations, rounding, and scopes.
• EUS and advanced procedural support
• Epic electronic health record system.

We are offering a competitive salary guarantee, an additional quality-based bonus, and a comprehensive recruitment package that may include a sign‑on bonus, student loan assistance, a residency stipend, and relocation assistance. You will also receive one week of CME with a $4,000 allowance, paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and potential eligibility for federal and state student loan forgiveness programs.

Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, health spending accounts, short‑term disability, MyWellness benefits, mental health resources, and retirement options through Fidelity. Retirement benefits include traditional and Roth options with up to a 3% employer match, plus an additional annual company contribution equal to 3% of your salary toward your choice of a 401(k) or pension plan.

At CommonSpirit Health, our mission is to make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while advancing social justice for all.

Final compensation and recruitment incentives will be discussed directly with qualified candidates and may vary based on experience, training, location, and specialty.

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology
• Active Medical License in the State of Kentucky, or ability to obtain prior to employment
• DEA certificate
• Completion of ACGME Residency and Gastroenterology Fellowship