Description

PeaceHealth Medical Group in Vancouver, Washington (Portland metro area) is expanding its a highly successful, newer Gastroenterology team based at the Southwest Medical Center.

Seeking BE/BC Gastroenterologist with an Advanced Fellowship and ability to do ERCP who is interested in a per diem position.

Why you’ll love the practice:

• Join 4 experienced Gastroenterologists and 3 Advanced Practice Clinicians. One of our GI physicians does ERCP.

• HUGE internal referral volume.

• Clinic located on hospital campus and one outreach site 15 minutes away.

• Well supported clinic and procedure areas.

• Epic EMR & Provation.

Hospital Highlights:

• PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is a 450-bed hospital with a Level II trauma center.

• The Emergency Department is the busiest in Southwest Washington, caring for over 85,000 patients yearly.

• 24/7 Hospitalist team provides hospital care and call coverage and there is a nurse phone-triage team.

• Last year there were more than 360K outpatient clinic visits.

• Over 1,100 active medical providers with most specialty services provided locally.

• The Kearney Breast Center was accredited as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and the American College of Radiology.

Position is paid at an hourly rate of $345.07 and includes medical malpractice coverage and tail insurance. Potential for Washington state medical license reimbursement.

Reach out to learn more! Kim Dianich, CMSR PHR - KDianich@PeaceHealth.org / 360-729-1409

Vancouver, Washington – look any direction and the scenery is astounding! Snow-capped mountains, nationally protected evergreen forests, the waterfall-laced Columbia River gorge, and rugged Pacific-coast beaches – all within a short 90-minute drive. The northwest is a dream come true for outdoor enthusiasts. And against that magnificent backdrop, Vancouver and neighboring Portland, Oregon offer all the best amenities of city living. What makes our area so special? A thriving arts scene, varied professional sports teams, unique neighborhoods, and a wealth of diverse culinary destinations.

PeaceHealth’s community of health care professionals in the Vancouver area include PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, a 450-bed tertiary-level hospital with complete services, and PeaceHealth Medical Group, a multi-specialty group serving communities throughout Clark County.

Job Summary

Demonstrates compassion, respect and caring while working within the scope of practice of Physician to provide safe and efficient care to patients and assistance to their families and visitors. Works collaboratively with all other healthcare team members toward the best outcomes for the patient and the organization. Provides professional services to the hospital and its patients.

Essential Functions

• Practice of medicine within the scope of license, training and credentialing.

• Practice of medicine in accordance with the current standards of care as well as the quality criteria adopted by the clinic.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Medicine Required: . and

• Required: . completion of Internship/Residency Program in area of specialty

Experience

• Required: Computer experience

Credentials

• Required : Licensed to practice as a physician in the State, and board certified or board eligible and

• Required : Drug Enforcement Admin Federal Number and

• Required : Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and

• Required within 30 Days: Basic Life Support or

• Required within 30 Days: Advanced Cardiac Life Support or

• Required within 30 Days: Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in clinical management of patients. (Required)

• Maintains current knowledge and skills with continuing education. (Required)

• Must meet all training requirements for specific department. (Required)

• Able to work varied hours; rigorous on-call and call-back schedule. (Required)

• Must not be a practitioner excluded from participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.

• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.

• Bending/ stooping / reaching occasionally.

• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

PeaceHealth has exceptional benefits. (https://careers.peacehealth.org/pages/benefits-culture)

EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

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