Physician: Hospitalist - Gastroenterology - McHenr

at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in McHenry, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Location McHenry, Illinois
Business Unit Northwestern Medical Group
Job REQID REF53352J
Job Function Physician
Shift Day Job (1st)

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion - practicing medicine.
Description
Northwestern Medicine is seeking a fellowship trained BE/BC general Gastroenterologist to join our team in McHenry, IL, located in the northwest 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
Competitive compensation
Hospital privileges at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
EPIC electronic health record system
Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at11 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.
Qualifications
BE/BC, fellowship trained Gastroenterologist
Equal Opportunity
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.

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 or sexual orientation.