Gastroenterologist

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 outpatient Nurse Practitioners and multiple GI Hospitalists, 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

Qualifications:

• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• ERCP and EUS Training desired by not required

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 the majority of the weeks during the year are covered by GI Hospitalists, allowing time to enjoy the Montana lifestyle.

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.

Benefis Health System

This is your opportunity to be part of an exceptional health system in a state that is well known for its beautiful four seasons and outdoor lifestyle. While enjoying the last best place, you'll have the added benefit of having access to Benefis Health System, one of the state's most modern and progressive healthcare facilities with 500+ beds and over 200 members on medical staff representing 40 specialties. Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting edge technologies make Benefis an exceptional working environment and one of the Best Places To Work in Healthcare 2014, 2015 and 2016.

Contact us today to learn more:

Erica Martin, Provider Recruitment 406-731-8882 ericamartin@benefis.org

 Benefis Health System

The medical and professional staff at Benefis is wholly committed to delivering aware-winning, comprehensive patient care. With a patient community of nearly 230,000 and a vast service area, we are the major referral hospital for the northcentral Montana region. But if you take a closer look, you'll see that we're much more than a hospital. Benefis is an entire health system, including a cancer institute, bariatric institute, heart and vascular institute, orthopedic center, senior care center, home health, health and wellness facility and much more.

Great Falls

Great Falls, Montana, rest on the high plains along the Rocky Mountain Front and is centrally located between Glacier National Park to the north and Yellowstone Park to the south. Residents thrive on our wide-open spaces, small town feel and big city services. A warm welcome awaits you in Great Falls.