Gastroenterologist - Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

Our organization is looking for a general gastroenterologist to become part of a collaborative team that includes 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, and there are designated procedure days in a newly equipped endoscopy suite located on-site.

The unit is well-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 team has deep community connections and extensive experience.
• Work schedule is Monday to Friday with shared call coverage (both practice and emergency department).
• Support from anesthesiology and nursing staff.
• Outpatient screening and diagnostic procedures are conducted from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
• Coverage for both inpatient and outpatient settings is provided.
• Focus is solely on consult services.
• Quick integration into practice with an established patient backlog.

Campus Highlights (all services located on one campus):

• Olympus endoscopy towers equipped with CO2 capabilities.
• 190-degree scopes for EGD, Colonoscopy, and ERCP procedures.
• Utilization of the Argon Plasma System.
• All services are conveniently situated on a single campus.

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

Our organization offers a competitive salary and comprehensive compensation package.

About Our Organization

We collaborate with diverse teams of clinical and quality professionals to develop innovative solutions, ensuring 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. Many of our cancer programs hold accreditation from the Commission on Cancer, and our breast programs are recognized by the NAPBC, as well as designated as Breast Cancer Imaging Centers of Excellence. Additionally, several of our hospitals have received traditional modality radiology accreditations from the American College of Radiology and are recognized as Lung Cancer Screening Centers of Excellence.

Imagine your future with the support and stability of a nationwide healthcare leader. We offer an environment characterized by innovation, quality, and compassion, along with competitive compensation. Our diverse and vibrant region provides affordable living and a high quality of life for individuals and families alike.

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