Gastroenterologist - Pacific Northwest

Job Description

Description

Opportunity available to join the established and well-supported Gastroenterology team at the PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA (north of Portland, Oregon). 

Reach out to learn more about joining our 125-member multi-specialty group. St John Medical Center is a Level III, 193-bed, state of the art, community, not-for profit medical center.

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 overlooking the mountains and rivers. Neighboring communities are also growing and have new housing.

St. John Medical Center is the area’s sole community hospital, providing dozens of medical specialty services including emergency, trauma, heart, behavioral health, bone and joint, cancer, birthing, and women’s services. Forty-five minutes south PeaceHealth has a Level II trauma center and additional colleagues for support.

We value clinicians and support them through our New Clinician Education Program, Practice Experience Program, Vital Work Life Clinician Well-being Program and more. Plus, we are Washington State's #1 Healthiest Employer! 

Love where you work:

• Join 3 Gastroenterologists, a PA, and experienced support staff whom are 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.
• Epic EMR.

PeaceHealth Benefits:

• Guaranteed first year income: $589,137 (Washington state has no personal income tax)
• Employment bonus and relocation assistance
• CME reimbursement
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• Exceptional health coverage options and retirement plans
• Educational loan reimbursement (to those who qualify)
• Employee Wellness Program 

Why you'll love Southwest Washington:

• Our physicians and clinicians are deeply integrated with the community and have a have a strong desire to care for their neighbors.
• Outdoor lovers will enjoy quick access to The Columbia River Gorge, Pacific Ocean, Mount St. Helens, as well the never-ending outdoor recreational options in the Pacific Northwest.
  
• Longview and the neighboring community of Kelso have a combined population over 57,000. Our area has many locally-owned specialty restaurants and shops plus national chains.
• Longview has affordable, brand-new housing below the prices of the nearby metros.
• We are the headquarters for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe which lends its name to the county.
• Longview was founded near the Columbia River which supports thriving lumber and marine industries that still exist there today.
• Washington State has no income tax.

If this opportunity resonates with you, reach out for more information:

Kim Dianich, Lead Physician & Clinician Recruiter - [email protected] / 360-729-1409

PeaceHealth's community of health care professionals in southwest Washington includes St. John Medical Center, a 193-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 area.

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

PeaceHealth offers outstanding benefits!

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

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