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Posted 21 July, 2026

Gastroenterologist Opportunity -- Help Patients Thrive in Beautiful Lewiston, ID

Lifepoint Health
Lewiston, ID, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

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St. Joseph Regional Medical Center is actively recruiting a Gastroenterologist to join our well-established team. We are expanding and busy - it shows! As a 145-bed general acute care hospital, we are the largest full-service regional medical center between Boise, Idaho, and Spokane, Washington. With a Level III Trauma Center and more than 100 board-certified physicians and providers in both primary care and specialty disciplines, we deliver advanced-level specialty healthcare to ensure every patient, and their loved ones have everything they need to feel comforted, every step of their journey.

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About the position:

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    Clinic Hours: 8-5 Monday - Friday

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    General Schedule: 36 patient care/4 admin

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    Call: 10 days/month with additional incentive for any extra days taken

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    Average # of patients seen per day:15-25

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    Department: One physician (and one joining after fellowship) and one APP

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    Clinic days per week 2-3

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    OR/procedures per week 2

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Qualifications:

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    BE/BC in Gastroenterology

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    Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the State of ID and DEA with full prescriptive authority

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    Ideal candidates will be comfortable with acute surgery procedures as well as scopes

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    ERCP/UES desired but not required

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Our Notable Highlights:

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    Rated "A" for Hospital Safety two consecutive cycles by The Leapfrog Group

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    One of 100 hospitals - and one of only two in Idaho - named to Becker's 2025 listing of "Great Community Hospitals"

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    Recognized as a "Maternity Care Access Hospital" by U.S. News & World Report, a designation bestowed upon a few dozen hospitals nationwide. Also named among the "Best Hospitals for Maternity Care" by U.S. News & World Report

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    Earned the Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024, NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry, from the American College of Cardiology (one of only 259 hospitals nationwide honored)

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    Recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care, Knee and Hip Replacement, and Spine Surgery, all part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program

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Recruitment package may include:

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    Compensation: Base salary starting at $600,000 + wRVU production incentive OR pure production

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    $50K+ Sign-on bonus

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    25+ days PTO

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    $5K CME allowance

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    $15K relocation allowance

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    Student loan repayment assistance

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    Health benefits

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    401(k) retirement plan

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    Medical malpractice insurance/tail coverage

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About Lewiston:

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Located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers, Lewiston is the most inland seaport on the West Coast and a regional hub for healthcare and commerce. Just 100 miles south of Spokane, the area offers a mild climate, scenic beauty, and year-round outdoor recreation-including hiking, fishing, and cycling on miles of riverside trails. Recognized as one of America's top outdoor towns, Lewiston combines natural charm with a welcoming, close-knit community-ideal for professionals and families alike. (Come see the $50M brand new high school)