About the job

    AI Summary

    Join a progressive hospital as a Gastroenterologist, providing comprehensive care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating digestive disorders, performing endoscopic procedures, and collaborating with a skilled Endoscopy team. Opportunities for teaching and research are available, with the possibility of a faculty appointment. Enjoy a supportive environment with state-of-the-art facilities and a collegial team sharing a 1:5 call rotation.

    Gastroenterologist

    Location: Plattsburgh, NY

    Join a progressive 300-bed community hospital on a plush 45-acre campus in Plattsburgh, NY. This medical center, recognized as a Healthgrades Top 100 Hospital for Cardiac Care, serves 170,000 area residents with over 160 physicians. The facility hosts a Family Medicine residency and offers clinical rotations for Emergency Medicine residents and medical students.

    Job Description:

    • Join a peer Gastroenterologist in a broad scope hospital-based service
    • Care for an established and growing patient population
    • Serve as GI Hospitalist/inpatient consultant and clinic-based specialist
    • Perform diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders and conditions
    • Conduct endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy and upper endoscopy
    • ERCP and EUS are optional and welcome
    • Collaborate in a vibrant Level III trauma center affiliated with the University of Vermont
    • Serve an educational role with potential faculty appointment

    Requirements:

    • MDs and DOs are welcome
    • Interests in resident education, fellow education, and clinical research are particularly attractive
    • Support for J1/H1b visas is available

    Compensation and Benefits:

    • Highly competitive salary of $550K or more
    • Relocation assistance provided
    • Student loan repayment available
    • Liability, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
    • Plenty of paid time off for vacations
    • Another week of PTO plus a budget for your CME
    • Participation in a retirement plan

    Community Overview:

    Plattsburgh is a picturesque community located on sparkling Lake Champlain, at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. With a population of 38,000, it offers a unique blend of history, culture, and outdoor recreation.

    • Located 1 hour south of Montreal, with bilingual signs and hospitality
    • Features museums, historic attractions, and a distinct atmosphere celebrating local artisans and history
    • Below national average cost of living
    • Family-oriented city offering public and private schools, and colleges including the State University of New York
    • Abundant recreational activities: hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, golf, boating, and more
    • Convenient travel via highway, rail, plane, or boat
    • Close proximity to Lake Placid Olympic Village and Burlington

    Experience life on the water in Plattsburgh, a gateway for traveling Canadians. Enjoy the vibrant community and scenic beauty this region offers.