GI Opportunity Minimal call Montana

Gastroenterology

Benefis Health System is looking to add a physician to an established GI practice in Great Falls, Montana. The practice serves 60,000 Great Falls residents as well as 275,000 residents across north central Montana. Applicants must be board eligible/certified and ERCP trained (will consider fellows in training).

Currently, we employ 2 traditional GI Physicians, 2 full time GI Hospitalists, 1 GI Hospitalist PA and various per diem GI Hospitalists (who take all call), and 2 outpatient Advanced Practice Providers, creating a unique opportunity for a new physician to step into a thriving practice. There is additional growth potential through area outreach and education, as well as an opportunity to participate in the development of an endoscopic ultrasound program. Applicants must be board eligible/certified. ERCP and EUS training a plus.

The endoscopy unit includes five endoscopy suites and one bronch lab. It is designed as an ambulatory Surgical Center and all patients are managed within the unit with occasional procedures in the OR, primarily pediatric patients.

The office practice is located in the new Benefis Medical Professional Building which is connected to the hospital for easy access.

Procedures:

• Colonoscopies
• EGDs
• ERCPs
• EUS
• Flexible sigmoidoscopies
• PEG tube placements

Endoscopy Information:

• Olympus equipment
• Five endoscopy suites and one bronchoscopy suite
• 10 bed recovery unit
• Experienced and helpful staff of RNs and techs

Work Hours and Call Coverage:

Consult patients daily, with option of half or full day office hours during designated week days, depending on preference. There are no weekend clinic hours. Call is minimal and majority of weeks during the year are covered by GI Hospitalists, allowing time to enjoy the Montana lifestyle. Although, if desired we do have opportunity for a combined Traditional/Hospitalist role as well.

Compensation and Benefits:

This opportunity is an employed position. We offer a nationally competitive compensation based on a productivity model and our comprehensive benefits include paid vacation, retirement plan with match, generous CME, sign on bonus, relocation assistance and malpractice + tail.

Compensation and Benefits:

This opportunity is an employed position. We offer a nationally competitive compensation based on a productivity model and our comprehensive benefits include paid vacation, retirement plan with match, generous CME, sign on bonus, relocation assistance and malpractice + tail.

Great Falls, Montana

Great Falls is a city of 60,000 population, with a draw of over 275,000 in north central Montana. We experience very mild winters and enjoy blue skies over 300 days per year. Great Falls is a wonderful and safe place to raise a family, with nationally ranked public schools and an average commute of under 12 minutes, making the quality of life in Great Falls unsurpassed in the Rocky Mountain West. Additionally, the Missouri River, a blue-ribbon fly-fishing destination, runs through the middle of town. Outdoor activities include camping, hiking, horseback riding, water and snow skiing, rock and ice climbing, boating, white-water kayaking, off-road motor sports, upland bird, waterfowl, and big-game hunting.

Contact us today to learn more!
Erica Martin, Physician Recruiter, ericamartin@benefis.org 406-731-8882