Per Diem Gastroenterologist

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Per Diem Gastroenterologist to work with our GI team covering PeaceHealth's Northwest Network: Bellingham, Sedro-Woolley, and Friday Harbor, Washington and potentially (depending on interest) Ketchikan, Alaska. 

Why you'll love the practice: 

• Four Gastroenterologists, a GI Hospitalist and 2 Physician Assistants
• 100% consultative service and share community call with another local practice 
• Regional referral center for complicated biliary case from network to critical access hospital 
• A dedicated GI Hospitalist to lessen the call burden of the traditional practice GI physicians 
• Be part of a large medical center, benefit from established infrastructure 
• General GI call shared with the PHMG Gastroenterologists and a private group
  
• Salaried position includes medical malpractice.

Robust Support: 

• Strong support staff 
• Variety of GI Specialists from new to experienced, collegial and fun 
• Colorectal and Vascular Surgeons are part of a six-surgeon surgical services team 
• Robust primary care team and 24/7 hospitalist service 
• Emphasis on excellent medicine with continuity of care from inpatient to outpatient 
• EPIC EMR with Provation. 

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center(SJMC) is a 253-bed Level II Trauma Center in Bellingham as well as Whatcom County's only hospital. SJMC and PeaceHealth Medical Group (PHMG) in Bellingham provide comprehensive and specialty care to the communities of Northwest Washington. Tertiary referrals come from a one hundred mile radius. Our dedicated physicians and staff have earned recognition as a top-ranking facility for patient quality initiatives in Washington State. Competitive hourly/shift compensation and paid malpractice insurance. 

Bellingham, Washington is the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong schools, great shopping & cuisine, and so much more! These amenities are surrounded by incredible scenery, from the sea to the mountains and the rainforest, making this community an amazing place to live. Acclaimed for its small-city flavor and the home of Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College and Bellingham Technical College, Bellingham has a robust art, music and cultural scene while boasting 65 miles of inner-urban trails to explore, pristine lakes, forests, saltwater beaches, and snow-covered peaks - there are unlimited opportunities for breathtaking hikes, relaxing camping trips, water activities, bird watching, snow sports, and scenic drives! 

Located 90 minutes north of Seattle and 30 minutes south of British Columbia, Canada, this idyllic city has been rated as one of America's most desirable communities by Money, Outside, Kiplinger, Forbes, and National Geographic magazines. Head to Mount Baker for a day in the snow. Tour the San Juan Islands by sea kayak or sailboat. Trek the North Cascades on foot. Stay in town to explore the shops and cafes of historic Fairhaven and Downtown and then catch a show at Mount Baker Theater – you can do it all in Bellingham!

For questions, please contact Danny Keo: [email protected] 

PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of northwest Washington since 1890 with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, now a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. PeaceHealth's Whatcom Region also includes the comprehensive heart care services of the Cardiovascular Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center as well as the primary and specialty care provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group.

PeaceHealth offers outstanding Benefits! Click here for details

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