Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Ascension St Vincent; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 249,000 - 354,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Kansas City to join a multidisciplinary team. The role includes managing pediatric GI patients and participating in clinical research. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical skills. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

CME benefits

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have well-developed clinical skills.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide general pediatric GI consultation and care.
• Participate in clinical research projects for IBD and eosinophilic esophagitis.
• Work with a pediatric sedation service for low risk procedures.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Interest in Hepatology

Interest in Motility

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Job description

Swedish Pediatric Specialty Care is looking to add a full-time, board-certified/board-eligible Pediatric Gastroenterologist to their thriving practice. This multispecialty clinic easily coordinates care with Pediatric surgery, Pulmonology, ENT, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Urology, sports medicine and infectious disease. The outpatient services include general pediatric GI consultation, a growth and nutrition clinic, an aerodigestive program and a new metabolic syndrome program. The team treats inflammatory bowel disease both medically and surgically, and has a wonderful platform to transition IBD patients to adult GI. Work in a clinic with access to a state-of-the-art endoscopy center and enjoy a healthy work-life balance in the cultural hub of Seattle, Washington.

• 1.0 FTE
• Pediatric sedation service staffed by pediatric intensivists for low risk procedures
• GI staff volunteers regularly with the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and participates as camp doctors at Camp Oasis yearly
• Participate in clinical research projects for both inflammatory bowel disease and eosinophilic esophagitis
• An ideal candidate will have well-developed clinical skills and is looking to help grow or develop new services for the community
• Interest in Hepatology and motility is a plus
• New graduates are welcome to apply
• Compensation is between $249,658 and $353,821 per year
• The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available to them

Where You'll Work

Swedish Medical Group is an integrated team of more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice clinicians serving the greater Seattle area. As part of Swedish Health System, medical group providers benefit from centralized system support and a shared EMR (Epic). With easy access to seven Swedish Medical Center campuses, providers are able to serve northwest Washington residents with superior integrated, coordinated care.

Where You'll Live

Seattle is the Pacific Northwest's largest urban center, with a metro population of 3.25 million, and is home to world-class arts and entertainment, a robust economy and an outstanding school system. The city hugs Puget Sound and offers magnificent mountain views to the north, east and south. Home to the world's biggest tech giants, Seattle offers some of the highest minimum wages in the country, along with a notable music and arts scene, outdoor lifestyle and amazing coffee.

Who You'll Work For

Swedish is a comprehensive health network with a long history of excellence. The Seattle-based system operates five hospitals with more than 1,500 beds, and more than 115 primary and specialty care clinics. Part of the Providence family, Swedish is world-renowned for its innovative and ground-breaking diagnoses, treatments and medical research at its five award-winning institutes: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neuroscience and orthopedic. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 24551