Physician Hospitalist Gastroenterology Palos Heights IL

Physician Recruitment; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a fellowship-trained Gastroenterologist to join their physician-led group. This role focuses on inpatient care, requiring expertise in endoscopy and management of GI emergencies. With a supportive work environment promoting wellness and work-life balance, the position offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision insurance, and a CME fund. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative setting, working alongside experienced subspecialists to provide exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

CME Allowance

Paid Time Off

Well-being Fund

Paid Parental Leave

Malpractice Insurance

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained, BE/BC Gastroenterologist with inpatient experience.
• Competent in routine endoscopy and managing GI emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform endoscopy procedures and manage gastrointestinal diseases.
• Collaborate with interventional endoscopists and subspecialists.

Skills

Endoscopy Procedures

Managing GI Emergencies

Enteral Access (PEG placement)

Collaboration with Subspecialists

Education

Fellowship in Gastroenterology

Board Certification

Tools

CME Fund

Malpractice Insurance

Job description

Job Description

Northwestern Medicine is actively seeking fellowship-trained, BE/BC general Gastroenterologists who are board-certified. The position is primarily inpatient, requiring efficient performance of routine endoscopy and management of gastrointestinal diseases. Responsibilities include performing endoscopy procedures originating from the emergency department and inpatient consult service. The ideal candidate should be competent in basic upper and lower endoscopy, enteral access (PEG placement), and managing GI emergencies such as bleeding, food impactions, and volvulus. The hospitalist will collaborate with 1-2 established interventional endoscopists and other subspecialists within Northwestern Medicine.

Schedule and Support

1. Schedule: 26-week rotation, 7-day weeks, 12-hour days (1 week on/1 week off)
2. Supported by an Advanced Practice Provider for inpatient consults and care transitions

Work Environment and Benefits

• Physician-led group promoting leadership, wellness, and work-life balance
• ERCP experience highly preferred
• Outstanding benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
• Competitive compensation

Qualifications

BE/BC, fellowship-trained Gastroenterologist

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including CME allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance, and more. We provide financial stability and administrative support to allow you to focus on practicing medicine. Click here to learn more about benefits.