Physician - Gastroenterology Inpatient Hospitalist - minimal afterhours, ERCP required

CO_07 Benefis Medical Group, Inc.; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

CME stipend

Malpractice tail coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Benefis Health System is seeking a Gastroenterology Inpatient Hospitalist to join an established GI hospitalist practice in Great Falls, MT. The position can be full‑time or part‑time, supporting both inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care.

The role involves performing ERCP and advanced endoscopic procedures, with an average of 6 cases per day and a typical ERCP load of 6–7 per stretch. Shifts include weekday rounds, Saturday rounding, and Sunday morning procedures, with collaboration

Qualifications

• ERCP and advanced endoscopic procedures experience required.
• Experience in a large endoscopy suite and ambulatory surgical center environment preferred.
• Ability to perform a mix of inpatient and outpatient GI care.

Responsibilities

• Perform ERCP, Barryx, Spyglass, colonoscopies, EGD, and other endoscopic procedures.
• Average 6 cases per day with 6–7 ERCPs per stretch.
• Maintain dedicated GI hospitalist shifts and collaborate with PA-C, anesthesia, RN, and tech teams.
• Participate in monthly leadership meetings and provide call coverage as needed.
• Optional outpatient lab time during off stretches.

Skills

ERCP

Advanced endoscopy

ASC environment familiarity

Education

Board eligible or board certified in Gastroenterology

Job description

Position Summary

Benefis Health System is seeking a Gastroenterology Inpatient Hospitalist to join an established GI hospitalist practice in Great Falls, Montana. The role can be full‑time or part‑time and supports both inpatient and outpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform ERCP, Barryx, Spyglass, colonoscopies, EGDs, flexible sigmoidoscopies, PEG tube placements, and EUS.
• Average of 6 cases per day, ranging from 2 to 9, with 6–7 ERCP cases per stretch.
• Work dedicated shifts Monday‑Friday 7:00am–3:00pm; round on Saturdays; perform procedures Sunday 7:00am–12:00pm with endoscopy staff.
• Collaborate with a PA‑C, anesthesia, RN, and tech teams within a dedicated GI hospitalist block.
• Participate in monthly leadership meetings to discuss quality and new initiatives.
• Accept 24‑hour call coverage, though overnight or late‑night assistance is rarely required.
• Optional outpatient laboratory time available during off stretches; not required.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board certified in Gastroenterology.
• Required experience with ERCP and advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Ability to work full‑time or part‑time shifts (146 shifts annually for full‑time, 73 for part‑time).
• Familiarity with a large endoscopy suite and ambulatory surgical center environment preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive shift‑based compensation and performance bonuses.
• Sign‑on / relocation bonus.
• 219 days off per year for full‑time FTEs.
• $6,000 annual CME/license/dues stipend.
• 5‑7% retirement match with 457b plan.
• Paid malpractice and tail coverage.
• Physician wellness programs and personal development resources.
• Monthly meetings with senior leadership.
• J1 waiver sponsorships for qualified international physicians.

Location

Great Falls, Montana – a city of approximately 70,000 residents with high quality of life and robust healthcare resources.

Contact

Send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail] or [e-mail] for further information.