What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gastroenterology: Hospitalist opportunity - Palos Heights, IL position at Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group?
Northwestern Medicine is seeking a fellowship trained BE / BC general Gastroenterologist to join our team in Palos Heights, IL, located in the south suburbs of Chicago. Our board-certified physicians evaluate, diagnose and treat a wide range of digestive disorders using advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
This position is a hospital-based position that will primarily provide inpatient care and manage the care of acute or critically ill patients. This position will perform endoscopy generated from the emergency department and the inpatient consult service. An ideal candidate should be competent in basic upper and lower endoscopy, enteral access (PEG placement), and management of GI emergencies such as upper and lower GI bleeding, food impactions, and management of volvulus. The hospitalist will work in conjunction with 1-2 established interventional endoscopists and other NM subspecialists.
- Schedule : 26-weeks, 7-day weeks, 12-hour days (1 week on / 1 week off)
- This position will be supported by an Advanced Practice Provider to facilitate inpatient consults and transition of care
- A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance
- Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
- Hospital privileges at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
- EPIC electronic health record system
- Salary Range : $450,000-$570,000
Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities across Chicago, the suburbs and Northern Illinois. Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do. We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work.
Salary : $450,000 - $570,000
