Gastroenterology Opening in Great Falls, MT
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Gastroenterology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Great Falls, Montana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/27/24
**Gastroenterologist opening in Great Falls, Montana**
**Position Overview**
- Outpatient, No Call
- We are seeking a full-time Gastroenterologist to join an established practice in Great Falls, Montana, serving 80,000 local residents and 275,000 across north central Montana.
-This is an outpatient position with no call, supported by a robust team including 2 traditional GI Physicians, 2 full-time GI Hospitalists, per diem GI Hospitalists, 1 Inpatient PA-C, and 2 outpatient Advanced Practice Providers.
- Applicants must be board eligible/certified.
**Position Details**
- Hospital-employed, full-time, flexible schedule with no call.
- Current Gastroenterologists primarily perform 12-16 endoscopy cases per day, with the opportunity for additional volume if desired (endoscopy is staffed Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-5:00 pm).
- Clinic is located within a 5-minute walk from the endoscopy suite and is staffed full-time with an NP and PA. Physicians typically spend ¬Ω to 1 day per week in clinic based on preference.
- Dedicated GI Hospitalist and PA-C manage all consults, call, urgent/emergent cases, and inpatient rounding.
- Optional 50% outpatient and 50% inpatient position available (24 weeks outpatient and 10.4 weeks inpatient call shifts; ERCP required for this model).
**Benefits Details**
- Nationally competitive shift-based compensation with incentive bonuses.
- Generous sign-on and relocation bonuses.
- Annual $5,000 CME allowance plus $1,000 for license/dues.
- 5-7% retirement match plus 457b program.
- Physician wellness programs focused on personal and professional development.
- Monthly meetings with top physician and administrative leadership to address issues and bring forward new ideas.
Procedures:
Colonoscopies
EGDs
Flexible sigmoidoscopies
PEG tube placements
ERCP and EUS skills are optional
Current Endoscopy Information:
Five endoscopy suites and one bronchoscopy suite located near the ER and main OR.
10-bed recovery unit with Olympus equipment.
Experienced and supportive staff of RNs and techs.
Anesthesia services provided; GI Hospitalist has a dedicated suite.
Designed as an ambulatory surgical center with occasional procedures in the OR based on patient BMI.
Future Endoscopy Information:
Expansion to a 22,000 SF space within the hospital, completed by August 2024.
Eight endoscopy suites, 10 pre-op, and 14 post-op beds.
Continued use of Olympus equipment and support from experienced RNs and techs.
Anesthesia services provided; GI Hospitalist has a dedicated suite.
Ambulatory surgical center design with occasional OR procedures based on BMI.
Work Hours and Call Coverage:
- GI call is covered by GI Hospitalists, allowing traditional practicing physicians to focus on high-volume general practices.
- The GI Hospitalist typically works in-house from 7 am 4 pm on weekdays, rounds on Saturdays, and performs procedures on Sundays in a dedicated block from 7:00 am 12:00 pm with endoscopy staff and anesthesia.
- While this position involves 24-hour call, the ER and ICU overnight teams generally handle urgent/emergent GI cases the next morning, reducing overnight call interruptions.
**Community Details**
Great Falls, Montana, serves as the base camp for art and adventure in the state, offering a unique blend of small-town charm and outdoor recreation. With a city population of 60,000 and a regional draw of over 275,000, Great Falls provides a vibrant and family-friendly environment. The community enjoys four distinct seasons, mild winters, and over 300 days of blue skies each year. It's an ideal place for families, featuring nationally ranked public schools, two accredited colleges, and the new TouroCOM Montana medical school opening in Summer 2023, with plans for a future Internal Medicine Residency. The Missouri River, a renowned blue-ribbon fly-fishing destination, runs through the city, providing over 60 miles of paved recreational trails. Residents can take advantage of a wide range of outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, horseback riding, water and snow skiing, rock and ice climbing, boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, off-road motor sports, and hunting, making the quality of life in Great Falls truly exceptional in the Rocky Mountain West.