Gastroenterologist - Peru, IL

OSF HealthCare; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 709,000 - 766,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation services

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Malpractice coverage

CME time & dollars

PTO and holidays

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Gastroenterologist for Peru, IL to join an expanding practice with two experienced gastroenterologists and four advanced practice providers. The role emphasizes high procedure volume with a robust referral base and a team-based environment where APPs handle clinic time so the physician can focus on procedures.

Visa sponsorship is available, with a comprehensive compensation and rewards package supporting professional development and relocation as needed.

Qualifications

• Physician licensed to practice medicine in current state.
• Licensed by the FDA and State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.
• Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and privileges.
• Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
• Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high quality, patient-centered care and demonstrate collaborative team-oriented behaviors with staff physicians, nurses, and other departments.

Job description

JOB SPECIFICS

• OSF HealthCare is seeking a Gastroenterologist to become part of our expanding practice in Peru, IL
• High procedure volume with a robust referral base
• Join two experienced gastroenterologists along with four advanced practice providers.
• Advanced Practice Providers cover most of the clinic time, enabling the Gastroenterologist to focus on procedures
• Recent expansion of new hospitals has enhanced support and increased referral opportunities
• 1:4 light weekend call
• Visa sponsorship available

BENEFITS & PERKS

OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:

• Generous paid time off from Day One!
  • Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
  • Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
  • Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
  • CME time and dollars
• Signing bonus
• Concierge relocation services
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
• Paid occurrence based malpractice
• Residency/Training Stipend
• Student Loan repayment and counseling
• Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
• Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $709,000-$766,000.
• Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.

THE COMMUNITY

Peru, Illinois/Ottawa, Illinois

• The term “best of both worlds” is a perfect description for Ottawa and LaSalle County. Small-town charm? Family friendly? Outdoors paradise? LaSalle County has all of that. Big-city excitement? Easy access to major transportation? Situated on Interstate 80, and just 80 miles from Chicago, Ottawa checks those boxes, too.
• Two navigable rivers, the Fox and the Illinois, meet in the middle of town and flow westward into Starved Rock State Park where more than 2 million people hike through its 18 canyons, climb its majestic bluffs, camp, fish, hunt, cruise the river or enjoy the fine on-site lodging and dining facilities each year.
• Other nearby recreation opportunities include horseback riding, zip-lining, rafting and Skydive Chicago, the world’s largest skydiving resort. Thriving arts and entertainment communities, strong public and private school systems and a high quality of life with a lower cost of living are among the benefits in this town of 18,000.
• Visit osfcareers.org/peru to access more community resources

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Physician is responsible for providing compassionate, high quality, patient-centered care. Demonstrates positive working relationships and demonstrates collaborative team-oriented behaviors with: staff physicians, nurses, other departments, other members of the medical staff.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
• Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.
• Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
• Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
• Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served