Seeking Gastroenterologists and Advanced Endoscopic Gastroenterologist by Great Lake Superior

Advanced Endoscopic Gastroenterologist

Unique opportunity for a formally-trained, therapeutic endoscopist to join an established, high-volume, therapeutic-only practice. Proficiency in EUS/ERCP and luminal procedures (RFA, EMR, enteral stenting) is required. Our therapeutic endoscopy program supports a 357-bed tertiary referral center with specialized foregut, bariatric, pancreaticobiliary, and colorectal surgery, and a nationally recognized cancer center operating the region’s only Cyberknife. Our sophisticated, OR-based, integrated, endoscopy unit is EUS/ERCP ready and features dedicated anesthesia support. Intraprocedural cytopathology and interventional radiology services are available. Opportunity exists to supplement therapeutic endoscopy practice with daytime, inpatient, general endoscopic procedures.

• Low-impact 1:2 weeknight and weekend therapeutic endoscopy call
• General gastroenterology call covered by the current seven general gastroenterologists
• Inpatient GI consultative practice staffed by general gastroenterologist / advanced practitioner team
• All GI and pancreaticobiliary hospital admissions managed by IM hospitalists
• Pancreaticobiliary-specific clinic
• Academic and research affiliation

REQUIREMENTS

• BC/BE in Gastroenterology
• Completion of fourth year therapeutic endoscopy training including EUS and ERCP

Gastroenterologist

Our seven-member gastroenterology section is seeking BE/BC general gastroenterologists as part of a planned expansion. Our section serves a 357-bed tertiary referral center with a specialized foregut, bariatric, colorectal and pancreaticobiliary surgery and a nationally recognized cancer center operating the region’s only Cyberknife. The facility features an endoscopy unit and outpatient clinic with state-of-the-art endoscopy suites and motility lab. A hospitalist service manages all GI admissions. Seven NPs/PAs support outpatient management of IBS, IBD and liver disease and the inpatient GI consultation service. This position can accommodate subspecialty interests and provides a 1: 7 or 8 call schedule. ERCP and EUS experience not required.  

• Our current group of seven physicians includes seven general and two therapeutic endoscopy gastroenterologists working in a 100% consultative practice
• State-of-the-art Digestive Health Center performing a full spectrum of endoscopy procedures
• All GI hospital admissions are managed by IM hospitalist service
• University of Minnesota medical school affiliation
• Teaching and research opportunities available

REQUIREMENTS

• BC/BE in Gastroenterology required

LOCATION

• Duluth, MN (150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul)
• Regional service area: 460,000
• Physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.