Gastroenterologist

NEJM; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 580,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Guaranteed income

Employment bonus

CME allowance

Fully paid malpractice insurance

Health coverage

Job summary

PeaceHealth Medical Group’s St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join a 3+2 clinical team in a Level III, 346-bed community hospital.

The successful candidate will provide GI services in a collaborative, physician-led setting with strong support staff and robust benefits. From a scenic locale with outdoor opportunities to a deep commitment to underserved communities, this role offers professional growth, relocation assistance, and a competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Completion of USGME-accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship program.
• Board eligibility or certification in Gastroenterology.
• BLS certification.

Education

USGME-accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship

Board Certification or Eligibility in Gastroenterology

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth Medical Group / St John Medical Center in Longview, Washington is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join our 125-member multi-specialty group. St John Medical Center is a LevelIII, 346-bed, state of the art, community, not-for profit medical center.

At PeaceHealth, Our Vision is that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch.

Consider joining St. John Medical Center in beautiful Longview, Washington. You'll have the opportunity to make a difference in an underserved community and impact the development of the gastroenterology services. An established practice, located inside the hospital has a collaborative group of three Gastroenterologists and two experienced PAs. At PeaceHealth, we care for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.

If you're seeking a community-based practice that's close to big-city amenities with a multitude of outdoor opportunities nearby, this practice is what you are looking for! Live in Longview in a Craftsman house within walking distance of the hospital or five to ten minutes away in Columbia Valley Gardens near the golf course or in Columbia Heights with views of the valley, rivers and mountains. Neighboring communities are also growing and have new housing.

PeaceHealth was named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America and the No. 1 Healthiest Employer in Washington!

Love where you work:

• Join 3 Gastroenterologists, 2 PAs, and support staff is very knowledgeable and easy to work with.
• 2 Clinic Days, 2 Procedure Days, 1 admin day per week. Excellent work/life balance.
• Call is 1:4 and low volume.
• Interesting patient pathology.
• Robust benefits package with employment bonus, 2 retirement plans, health, dental vision, CME allotment, education loan reimbursement (to those qualified), and more.
• We value and support you through our New Clinician Education Program, Practice Experience Program, Vital Work Life Clinician Well-being Program and more.

Why you'll love Southwest Washington:

• Forbes Magazine listed Longview as one of the prettiest towns in America due to its proximity to the historic Columbia River, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and many beautiful local parks.
• Lake Sacajawea, directly across from St. John Medical Center is in the heart of Longview. A 4-mile trail circumnavigates and crosses the lake and can offer a quick, refreshing break on a busy day.
• Our community is a scenic, one-hour drive to the Pacific Coast
• Longview and the neighboring community of Kelso have a combined population of ~110,000 residents.
• Many locally‑owned restaurants, coffee shops, brew pubs, music events and national chains such as Target, Home Depot, and Wal‑Mart. Along with a variety of grocery shopping options and April through October, a robust Farmers Market.
• Golf is also a popular sport in the area at the Longview Country Club, Mint Valley, and Three Rivers Golf Course.
• Water sports are very popular in the area; boating, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing.
• The Cowlitz Indian Tribe, a federally recognized tribe, of the Cowlitz people, is headquartered in Longview.
• Affordable, new housing below the prices of the nearby metros.
• Washington State has no income tax.

PeaceHealth Benefits:

• Guaranteed income: $579,560 (Washington state has no personal income tax) earing potential of $700,000+
• Employment bonus and relocation assistance
• CME allotment; WA MD/DO license and DEA reimbursement
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• Exceptional health coverage options and retirement plans
• Educational loan reimbursement (to those who qualify)
• Employee Wellness Program

PeaceHealth's community of health care professionals in southwest Washington includes St. John Medical Center, a 346-bed acute-care hospital and Level III Trauma Center, and PeaceHealth Medical Group, a group of primary care and specialty physicians with clinics in the Longview/Kelso area. Become part of PeaceHealth Medical Group's 1,300 physicians and clinicians working at 9 hospitals and 156 primary and specialty care clinics in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

Position requires completion of USAGME-accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship program, Board Eligibility or Board Certification in Gastroenterology and BLS Certification.