Gastroenterologist - Pacific Northwest

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth Medical Group is seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to join our 150-member multi-specialty group. St John Medical Center is a Level III, 346-bed, state of the art, community, not-for profit medical center. 

St. John Medical Center is located in beautiful Longview, Washington next to Lake Sacagawea. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in an underserved community and impact the development of the gastroenterology services. Join an established practice, located inside the hospital.

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 with views of the valley, rivers and mountains. Neighboring communities are also growing and have new housing.

PeaceHealth was named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America and the No. 1 Healthiest Employer in Washington! 

Love where you work: 

• Join 3 Gastroenterologists, 2 experienced PAs, and support staff who 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.
  
• Robust benefits package with employment bonus, 2 retirement plans, health, dental vision, CME allotment, education loan reimbursement (to those qualified), and more.
• We value and support you through our New Clinician Education Program, Practice Experience Program, Vital Work Life Clinician Well-being Program and more. 
  

Why you'll love Southwest Washington:

• Forbes Magazine listed Longview as one of the prettiest towns in America due to its proximity to the historic Columbia River, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and many beautiful local parks. 
  
• Lake Sacagawea, directly across from St. John Medical Center is in the heart of Longview. A 4-mile trail circumnavigates and crosses the lake and can offer a quick, refreshing break during the day.
• One-hour drive to the scenic Pacific Coast
  
• Longview and the neighboring community of Kelso have a combined population of ~110,000 residents.
  
• Many locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, brew pubs, music events and national chains such as Target, Home Depot, and Wal-Mart. Enjoy a variety of grocery shopping options including a robust farmer's market from April through October.
  
• Water sports are very popular in the area:  Boating, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing and fishing.>
• Golf is also a popular sport in the area at the Longview Country Club, Mint Valley, and Three Rivers Golf Course.
• The Cowlitz Indian Tribe, a federally recognized tribe, of the Cowlitz people, is headquartered in Longview.
  
• Affordable, new housing below the prices of the nearby metros.

PeaceHealth Benefits:

• Guaranteed first year income:  $634,732 (Washington state has no personal income tax)
• 18-month salary guarantee followed by productivity + up to 10% in value measures
• Employment bonus and relocation assistance
• CME allotment; WA MD/DO license and DEA reimbursement
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• Exceptional health coverage options and retirement plans
• Educational loan reimbursement (to those who qualify)
• Employee Wellness Program 

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

Jordan Post, Lead, Sr. Provider Recruiter, 503-203-0882 / [email protected]

PeaceHealth's community of health care professionals in southwest Washington includes St. John Medical Center, a 346-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/Kelso area. Become part of PeaceHealth Medical Group's 1,300 physicians and clinicians working at 9 hospitals and 156 primary and specialty care clinics in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

PeaceHealth offers outstanding benefits!

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