What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician: Hospitalist - Gastroenterology - McHenry, IL position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare?
Company Description
Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout 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. While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission – Patients First.
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine is actively seeking fellowship trained BE/BC general Gastroenterologists who are board-certified, who are looking for a primarily inpatient position and are able to efficiently perform routine endoscopy and efficiently manage patients with gastrointestinal diseases. These positions 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
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) highly preferred
- Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
- Competitive compensation
Qualifications
BE/BC, fellowship trained Gastroenterologist
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
