PHYSICIAN - Gastroenterology - Fargo, ND
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Compensation Range: $1.00–$1000K
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Job Description
Building Location
32nd Avenue Building
Department: 3001030 GASTROENTEROLOGY - 32ND CLIN
Job Description
Education Qualifications:
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
Practice Specifics
Our Gastroenterology section is seeking one BE/BC Gastroenterologist as part of a planned expansion. Our hospital serves a 132-bed tertiary referral center. Services onsite include a 24-hour Emergency Department with Level II trauma designation. The facility features a state- of-the-art endoscopy unit.
An IM hospital services manages all inpatient GI admissions. GI functions as a consultative service. Five NPs/Pas support the outpatient GI clinic and the inpatient GI consultation service. This position provides a 1:4 call schedule. ERCP is required.
- Our current group includes two Gastroenterologists working in a 100% consultative practice.
- State-of-the-art Digestive Health Center performing a full spectrum of endoscopy procedures.
- All GI hospital admissions are managed by IM hospitalist service
- University of North Dakota medical school affiliation.
- Teaching and outreach opportunities available.
- Advanced endoscopic practice including ERCP with EUS capability
- Excellent school districts, ability to live in an urban or rural environment and be minutes from work.
- Olympus 190 scopes with CO2 are utilized in addition to Provation and Epic software.
- Tort reform state, no buy-in, no malpractice, no overhead
Requirements
BC/BE in Gastroenterology
ERCP Preferred
LOCATION: Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota, 4 hours west of Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Fargo-Moorhead population: 250,000, regional Service area consists of 25 clinics & 5 hospitals
- Safe and family-friendly environment with an active downtown, great schools and various community activities!
Compensation
$659,866 Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.
Search or Apply Online at Essentiahealth.org or Contact
- Laurie Swor, Senior Physician Recruiter
- Phone (work): 218-786-1774
- Email: Laurie.Swor@EssentiaHealth.org
FTE
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Shift End Time:
Weekends
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range
$1.00 - $1,000,000.00
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide consultative gastroenterology services and perform a full spectrum of endoscopic procedures in a tertiary referral center. Responsibilities include participating in a 1:4 call schedule and engaging in teaching and outreach opportunities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context
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