Physician - Gastroenterology

Details

• Specialty: Gastroenterology
• Subspecialty Interest: Advanced GI welcome, but not required
• Schedule: Mix of clinic, inpatient rounding, and procedural/surgical volume (230 working days annually)
• Call Schedule: flexible
• Practice Detail: Growing a new practice, previously covered by community physicians
• EMR System: athena/Cerner
• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
• Location: Panama City, FL

This job locationis notcurrently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is looking for a BC/BE Gastroenterologist in beautiful Panama City, FL.

Position Highlights:

• Ability to grow and mold a practice
• Strong need for specialty (~2,000 referrals sent last year by employed physicians in the area)
• Live and work on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida in a region with a rapidly growing population
• Dedicated GI Suite in hospital
• All colonoscopies done by GI
• Medical Directorship opportunities available
• Salary > $900k

About Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

• As part of Ascension - the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the worlds largest Catholic health system - Sacred Heart offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Sacred Heart was founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1915. While our technology has improved dramatically, and the buildings have grown and expanded, our commitment to the mission remains steadfast: to provide excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.

• Sacred Heart Health System includes hospital campuses in Pensacola, Miramar Beach, Panama City, and Port St. Joe, Florida, as well as The Studer Family Childrens Hospital at Sacred Heart - Northwest Floridas only childrens hospital - and Sacred Heart Medical Group, the largest network of primary care and specialty physicians in Northwest Florida.

• Bay offers an accredited Stroke Center, a Level II Trauma Center - which provides 24-hour emergency care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses, and emergency services located at the main hospital as well as a freestanding emergency center on Panama City Beach.

About Panama City

• Home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country).

• Beautiful state parks that provide untainted access to flora and fauna.

• Pier Park is a popular destination that offers entertainment, dining, and shopping for people of all ages.

• Located between Eglin AFB and Tyndall AFB, Panama City offers a strong military community in Northwest Florida.

• Situated on St. Andrews Bay, Panama City offers plenty of salt and freshwater activities, including boating and fishing.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Board eligibility/certification in medical specialty required.
• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Additional Preferences

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Why Join Our Team

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