Gastroenterology Physician Job with Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY

Company: Murray Calloway County Hospital
Location: Murray
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

With a caring and compassionate staff at West Kentucky Gastroenterology, we offer our neighbors top-notch care in a comfortable community setting. Our patients, benefit from the collective experience of highly skilled board-certified gastroenterologists, a physician assistant and nurse practitioner. From routine screenings to the most advanced procedures, we offer the best in care and always treat our patients with the dignity they deserve. The practice is thriving and is busy so if you are interested in building your practice from day one, then this position could be for you! Required Skills:

• Gastroenterologists should have an extensive knowledge of the upper and lower gastric tract; they must have experience using upper and lower endoscopy device, PEGs, and dilation equipment; and complete knowledge of gastrointestinal diseases and conditions.
• Diagnosing and treating GI disorders including Crohn s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, motility disorders, cirrhosis, and other digestive diseases
• Performing procedures such as: colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, capsule endoscopy to examine the small intestine, anorectal and esophageal manometry, PEG/feeding tube placement, endoscopic treatment of Barrett's esophagus, polypectomy, and more
• Prescribing medications to treat digestive disorders
• Participating in continuing education activities to maintain professional certification
• Referring patients to specialists if further diagnostic testing or treatment is needed Benefits of this position full time position:
  • Hospital- Employed Position
  • Competitive Salary & wRVU bonus incentive plan
  • Generous sign-on bonus
  • Up to $15K relocation reimbursement
  • $6K Annual CME Allowance
  • Student load payment assistance
  • Coverage of medical license, dues & malpractice
  • Low Cost of Living in Murray, KY
  • Large referral base
  • Large Network of Specialty Physicians About Murray-Calloway County Hospital Murray-Calloway County Hospital s mission is to provide the care we would expect for our own family. We are a non-profit, community hospital, jointly owned by the City of Murray and Calloway County. Established in 1910 as the William Mason Memorial hospital, the hospital has grown over the years to 140 beds, offering state of the art facilities. Our primary service area includes Calloway, Trigg, Marshall, and Graves Counties in Kentucky and Henry County, Tennessee. We offer a variety of services including inpatient acute care and outpatient primary care and specialty clinics. The hospital has a tradition of financial strength and is proud of our independence. The local control by our Board of Trustees allows decisions to be made in our local community. A little about Life in Murray, KY Nestled in America's heartland near Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, our growing micropolitan community is bustling with activity and quality of life. Preparing for the future while holding to our agricultural roots, Murray-Calloway County enjoys a thriving business community. Murray is a university town (Murray State University) with the feel of a small city experience as well as the benefits of rural living! Murray State University, is a top ranked institution recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Murray has nationally ranked city and county schools systems K-12, and provides an outstanding quality of life. Benefits of Murray, KY:
    • Friendliest Small Town in America by USA Today and Rand McNally!
    • State and Nationally ranked K-12 Education
    • Minutes away from the beautiful KY Lake and Land Between the Lakes
    • Best Place to Live in Kentucky by
    • 100 Best Communities for Young People
    • Hazel, KY named by Fodor's as 10 Best Antiquing Towns in the US

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