Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible G.I. Hospitalist physician who practices ERCP to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice G.I in a supportive, patient-centered environment. Enjoy a collaborative medical community, access to advanced technology, and the ability to shape your own practice with a healthy work-life balance.

Position Highlights:

• 7-on 7-off schedule
• Join another established G.I. Hospitalist and a team of 4 outpatient G.I. physicians
• EUS support from advanced G.I. physician in the group
• Two APPs support the G.I. Hospitalists with consults and rounding
• Average volume of 5-10 new consults and 15-25 census
• ERCP required, EUS NOT required

Offer Includes:

• Competitive salary guarantee for up to 3 years and a lucrative production model after guarantee period.
• Additional quality-based bonus
• Sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, residency stipend, and relocation assistance offered
• 1 week CME, $4,000
• Paid malpractice insurance/tail coverage
• Eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal and state forgiveness programs
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, health spending accounts, short-term disability, MyWellness benefits, and mental health resources.
• Retirement options (both standard and ROTH options) through Fidelity with up to 3% match PLUS an additional annual company contribution of 3% of your salary to your choice of 401k or pension plan.
• EPIC- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations

Education:

• Successful completion of an accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program in U.S. or Canada
• Successful completion of an accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship Program in U.S. or Canada
• Must perform ERCP (EUS preferred, but not required)

License/Certification:

• Kentucky License/Eligible
• DEA
• Board certification or active participation in the examination process

Essential Duties:

• Understand, support, and implement the mission of the facility to deliver health care to those in need in the performance of all job responsibilities
• Ensure that patient care meets or exceeds the facility quality standards
• Ensure that patient satisfaction meets or exceeds standards set by the facility
• Educate patients on both clinical and managed care
• Participate in clinic and network task forces as requested and appropriate
• Function as an effective clinic team member
• Meet productivity standards
• Effectively use clinic financial and other performance information

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
• Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
• Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
• Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
• Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
• Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers

About CommonSpirit Health

CommonSpirit Health is a national, faith-based, nonprofit health system committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to the communities we serve. With a presence in 24 states and operating over 2,200 care sites, the system combines a legacy of healing with a forward-thinking approach to medicine. Physicians who join CommonSpirit become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of all people--especially the most vulnerable--and advancing equitable access to care.

About Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington

Saint Joseph Hospital, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, is a 433-bed hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, Saint Joseph Hospital was Lexington's first hospital and serves residents of central and eastern Kentucky. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care, guided by our mission and core values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence and Collaboration. Known as Lexington's 'heart hospital,' Saint Joseph has pioneered many firsts in the health care community and has been nationally recognized for treatment in cardiology, orthopedics and stroke.

About Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, known as the 'Horse Capital of the World,' is a vibrant and welcoming city located in the heart of the Bluegrass region. With a population of over 320,000, Lexington offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. The area is renowned for its picturesque rolling hills, historic horse farms, and a strong sense of community. Lexington boasts a thriving economy, top-ranked public and private schools, and access to nationally recognized universities, including the University of Kentucky. Residents enjoy a wide variety of cultural events, dining, and outdoor recreation--from SEC sports and live music venues to bourbon tours and scenic hiking trails in nearby Red River Gorge. With a low cost of living, short commute times, and an exceptional quality of life, Lexington is consistently ranked among the best places to live and work in the United States.

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