Gastroenterology

Description

PeaceHealth Medical Group is seeking an outstanding Gastroenterologist to join our practice located at the St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington.Come join a practice that emphasizes a strong work-life balance and keeps you close to the great outdoors!

Why youll love the practice:

• Join an established team of two existing plus one incoming Gastroenterologist and a Nurse Practitioner
• 4 day work week (2 procedure days/2 clinic days)
• 1:4 call schedule (low intensity)
• 12-14 procedures/per day
• Primarily outpatient
• Adults only practice with interesting pathology (more than just scoping)
• Interventional Radiology, Colorectal Surgery and Infusion Services (Remicade & Humira) on site.
• Support staff that is very knowledgeable and easy to work with

   

  Why youll love Longview:

  • Our Providers are deeply integrated with the community and have a have a strong desire to care for their neighbors.
  • Forbes magazine listed Longview as one of the prettiest towns in America due to its proximity to the Columbia River and Mount St. Helens and beautiful local parks.
  • Our town is situated 45 miles north of the Portland metro area and 120 miles south of Seattle.
  • Outdoor lovers will enjoy quick access to the Pacific Ocean, Mount St. Helens, as well the never-ending outdoor recreational options in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Longview and the neighboring community of Kelso have a combined population over 57k, so youll skip the trip to the larger cities for your shopping and dining needs.Our area has many locally-owned specialty restaurants and shops plus national chains such as Target, Macys and Home Depot, and a variety of grocery shopping options.
  • Longview has affordable, brand new housing well below the prices of the nearby metros.
  • We are the headquarters for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe which lends its name to the county.
  • Longview was founded near the Columbia River which supports the thriving lumber and marine industries that still exist there today.
  • Washington State has no income tax.

     

    Hospital Highlights:

    • PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center is a 346-bed hospital with Level III trauma center
    • Recognized with a Beacon Award for critical care outcomes
    • Over 250 active medical providers with most specialty services provided locally to more than 180,000 patients per year
    • The service area for this community is over 100k

       

      PeaceHealth Benefits:

      • EPIC health records
      • Competitive compensation plus signing bonus and relocation assistance
      • CME reimbursement
      • Fully paid malpractice insurance
      • Exceptional health coverage options and retirement plans
      • Educational loan reimbursement (to those who qualify)
      • Employee Wellness Program with FitBit allowance and up to $400 in incentives for healthy lifestyle

         

        Recently named one of Forbes Magazine’s prettiest American cities and a Tree City USA, is Longview Washington, an ideal location on the Columbia River and next to beautiful forests is just 40 miles north of Portland, Oregon, 2 hours south of Seattle, and a short drive to the beautiful Pacific coastline and year round adventures on Mt Hood, Mt Rainier, Mt St Helens and Mt Adams. Here and in the other Lower Columbia communities served by PeaceHealth, you can enjoy the familiarity of small-town life, the challenge of working in a first-class regional medical facility, and the fun of living close to the beach, close to the mountains, and close to the big-city attractions.

        PeaceHealths community of health care professionals in southwest Washington includes St. John Medical Center, a 193-bed acute-care hospital and Level III Trauma Center, and PeaceHealth Medical Group, a group of primary care and specialty physicians with clinics in the Longview area.

        PeaceHealth offers outstanding Benefits! Click here for details

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