Gastroenterologist - Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

Our organization is on the lookout for a general gastroenterologist to become a member of a collaborative team comprising three physicians and three physician assistants. This group provides comprehensive gastroenterology services in both outpatient and inpatient environments. The consult service is overseen by a dedicated hospitalist team, with specific procedure days scheduled in a newly established endoscopy suite conveniently situated on our campus.

The unit is equipped to perform Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP procedures, including stenting capabilities. Additionally, the Endoscopy suite features a GERD clinic with a manometry cart for conducting pH impedance studies, anal-rectal manometry, SmartPill, and Bravo studies. We are eager to welcome a driven general GI specialist to enhance our services in the region.

Practice Highlights:

• Our gastroenterology providers have deep-rooted connections within the community and bring years of expertise.
• Work schedule from Monday to Friday with fair call coverage (both practice and emergency department).
• Support from anesthesiology and nursing staff.
• Outpatient screening and diagnostic procedures available:
• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
• Coverage for both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Focus exclusively on consult services.
• Rapid integration with an established patient backlog.

Campus Highlights (all services located on one campus):

• Olympus endoscopy towers featuring CO2 capabilities.
• 190-degree scopes for EGD, Colonoscopy, and ERCP.
• Argon Plasma System available.

Requirements:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a certified residency program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible status.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and continuing medical education (CME) allowance.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.

Recruitment Package

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive compensation package.

About Our Organization

Our physicians collaborate with diverse teams of clinical and quality professionals to develop innovative solutions, ensuring that our patients receive the highest standard of care. All our facilities are accredited as primary stroke centers and chest pain centers, and have received disease-specific accreditation for their Heart Failure programs from The Joint Commission. Our stroke and heart failure initiatives consistently receive recognition from the American Heart/Stroke Association. Numerous cancer programs are accredited by the Commission on Cancer, and breast programs hold accreditation from the NAPBC, along with being designated as Breast Cancer Imaging Centers of Excellence. Additionally, several of our hospitals are recognized as Lung Cancer Screening Centers of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

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