Healthcare group seeking a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Parkville, MD! (20 mins from Baltimore) CONTACT: Raymond Stiles About Group<ul> <li> Private Group that Provides Hospital, Primary, and Skilled Nursing Facility Medicine </li> <li> Group has 12 Physicians and 22 total APP's </li> <li> Founded in 2005 with about 50 employees </li> <li> Great stability and well established group. Physicians and admin have been with this group for over 20 years. </li> <li> Highly flexible schedule and independence. </li> <li> Live and work close to Baltimore with great amenities around </li> </ul> About the Role:<ul> <li> Geriatric Medicine Physician </li> <li> Location: Parkville, Maryland area (20mins from Baltimore) </li> <li> Schedule: M-F- Daytime Hours - Hours very flexible. Set your own hours. </li> <li> Physician will pick 2 of the 3 following settings - Inpatient Hospital, Skilled Nursing, Primary Care Clinic </li> <li> Physician will split their day between the 2 settings they have selected </li> <li> Typical Daily Volume: 22 Patients </li> <li> Flexible Schedule: Can start earlier/later in the morning or work longer days to have half day Friday's. </li> <li> Physician will work 1 weekend per month. Zero call on evenings or weekends. </li> <li> 2-3 facilities on a rotation. All are within 30 minutes of each other. </li> <li> Assess, maintain, and improve the health status of individuals in the community </li> <li> Covering follow ups, evaluations, new admissions, sick visits, etc </li> <li> Visa Sponsorship if needed - J1 or H1B </li> </ul> Benefits:<ul> <li> Excellent Compensation Package </li> <li> Base Salary: $250,000 </li> <li> Additional Bonuses of 50-75K Annually </li> <li> Sign On Bonus: 10K </li> <li> Relocation Assistance: 5K </li> <li> Very flexible work hours - Help build your own schedule </li> <li> CME and Paid Time Off </li> <li> Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans </li> <li> 401K Retirement Plan </li> <li>Visa Sponsorship if needed - J1 or H1B</li> </ul> Background Profile:<ul> <li> Board Certified or Board Eligible in Geriatric Medicine </li> <li> Ability to hold and maintain Maryland State License </li> <li> Visa Sponsorship if needed - J1 or H1B </li> </ul> FOR MORE INFORMATIONCONTACT: Raymond Stiles <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?F3yxk0kBl5iP77XRzJkzKgz" width="0" height="0" />

**Geriatric Medicine Physician**

**Location:** Parkville, Maryland (20 mins from Baltimore)

**About the Group:**

- Private group providing hospital, primary, and skilled nursing facility medicine
- Group has 12 physicians and 22 total APPs
- Founded in 2005 with about 50 employees
- Great stability and well-established group; physicians and admin have been with this group for over 20 years
- Highly flexible schedule and independence
- Live and work close to Baltimore with great amenities around

**Job Description:**

- Geriatric Medicine Physician
- Schedule: M-F, daytime hours with very flexible options to set your own hours
- Physician will pick 2 of the 3 following settings: inpatient hospital, skilled nursing, primary care clinic
- Split the day between the 2 selected settings
- Typical daily volume: 22 patients
- Flexible schedule: can start earlier/later in the morning or work longer days to have half-day Fridays
- Work 1 weekend per month with zero call on evenings or weekends
- 2-3 facilities on a rotation, all within 30 minutes of each other
- Assess, maintain, and improve the health status of individuals in the community
- Cover follow-ups, evaluations, new admissions, sick visits, etc.
- Visa sponsorship available if needed (J1 or H1B)

**Benefits:**

- Excellent compensation package
- Base salary: $250,000
- Additional bonuses of 50-75K annually
- Sign-on bonus: 10K
- Relocation assistance: 5K
- Very flexible work hours to help build your own schedule
- CME and paid time off
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
- 401K retirement plan

**Requirements:**

- Board certified or board eligible in geriatric medicine
- Ability to hold and maintain Maryland state license
- Visa sponsorship available if needed (J1 or H1B)

Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician

We are contracted with Indiana Regional Medical Center in Indiana, PA to find a new Vascular Surgeon to support their community. Apply or call me to be considered for this opportunity Great opportunity for a fellowship-trained, BE/BC surgeon to build a vascular program. The opportunity is hospital employed partnership in the community. Call coverage is available from General Surgery. Ideal situation with an underutilized cardiac catheterization & peripheral angiography lab, a non-invasive Vascular lab, a 64-slice CT, a Center for Wound Healing with two hyperbaric oxygen chambers, an established Vein Clinic, and a strong regional dialysis. Can be 100% Vascular/Endovascular, or combined with General Surgery and/or non-cardiac Thoracic Surgery. Malpractice Insurance CME Allowance Health Insurance including HSA Licensure Repayment Educational Loan Reimbursement Sign-on Bonus Complete Marketing Package Medical Specialty MD/DO Sub-Specialty / Designation Vascular Surgery Requirements / Qualifications Great opportunity for a fellowship-trained, BE/BC surgeon to build a vascular program. Acceptable Provider Qualifications BC BE Experience Required 3-5 Years Language Preferences N/A EMR System Cerner Schedule Full Time Ages Seen All Ages<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?qdmvJovGKdkg9TXtThxW7ga" width="0" height="0" />

**Vascular Surgeon**

**Location:** Indiana, Pennsylvania

**Job Description:**

- Build a vascular program as a fellowship-trained, BE/BC surgeon
- Hospital-employed partnership in the community
- Call coverage available from General Surgery
- Opportunity to work with cardiac catheterization & peripheral angiography labs, a non-invasive Vascular lab, a 64-slice CT, a Center for Wound Healing, an established Vein Clinic, and a strong regional dialysis
- Can focus on 100% Vascular/Endovascular or combine with General Surgery and/or non-cardiac Thoracic Surgery

**Requirements:**

- Fellowship-trained, BE/BC surgeon
- 3-5 years of experience required
- BC/BE acceptable provider qualifications

**Benefits:**

- Malpractice Insurance
- CME Allowance
- Health Insurance including HSA
- Licensure Repayment
- Educational Loan Reimbursement
- Sign-on Bonus
- Complete Marketing Package

**Technical Details:**

- EMR System: Cerner
- Schedule: Full Time
- Ages Seen: All Ages

Surgery - Vascular Physician

Healthcare group seeking an Internal Medicine Physician in Parkville, MD! (20 mins from Baltimore) CONTACT: Raymond Stiles About Group<ul> <li> Private Group that Provides Hospital, Primary, and Skilled Nursing Facility Medicine </li> <li> Group has 12 Physicians and 22 total APP's </li> <li> Founded in 2005 with about 50 employees </li> <li> Great stability and well established group. Physicians and admin have been with this group for over 20 years. </li> <li> Highly flexible schedule and independence. </li> <li> Live and work close to Baltimore with great amenities around </li> </ul> About the Role:<ul> <li> Internal Medicine Physician - Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage </li> <li> Location: Parkville, Maryland area (20mins from Baltimore) </li> <li> Schedule: M-F Daytime Hours - Hours very flexible. Set your own hours. </li> <li> Physician will spend half day providing hospitalist services and other half covering a skilled nursing facility or primary care. </li> <li> Typical Daily Volume: 22 Patients </li> <li> Flexible Schedule: Can start earlier/later in the morning or work longer days to have half day Friday's. </li> <li> Physician will work 1 weekend per month. Zero call on evenings or weekends. </li> <li> 2-3 facilities on a rotation. All of them are within 30 minutes of each other. </li> <li> Assess, maintain, and improve the health status of individuals in the community </li> <li> Covering follow ups, evaluations, new admissions, sick visits, etc </li> <li> Visa Sponsorship if needed - J1 or H1B </li> </ul> Benefits:<ul> <li> Excellent Compensation Package </li> <li> Base Salary: $250,000 </li> <li> Additional Bonuses of 50-75K Annually </li> <li> Sign On Bonus: 10K </li> <li> Relocation Assistance: 5K </li> <li> Very flexible work hours - Help build your own schedule </li> <li> CME and Paid Time Off </li> <li> Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans </li> <li> 401K Retirement Plan </li> <li>Visa Sponsorship if needed - J1 or H1B</li> </ul> Background Profile:<ul> <li> Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine </li> <li> Ability to hold and maintain Maryland State License </li> <li> Visa Sponsorship if needed - J1 or H1B </li> </ul> FOR MORE INFORMATIONCONTACT: Raymond Stiles <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?YcLt330jF%2fnYdG7JRNt8AQb" width="0" height="0" />

**Internal Medicine Physician**

**Location:** Parkville, Maryland

**About the Group:**

- Private Group that Provides Hospital, Primary, and Skilled Nursing Facility Medicine
- Group has 12 Physicians and 22 total APP's
- Founded in 2005 with about 50 employees
- Great stability and well-established group. Physicians and admin have been with this group for over 20 years.
- Highly flexible schedule and independence.
- Live and work close to Baltimore with great amenities around

**Job Description:**

- Internal Medicine Physician - Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage
- Schedule: M-F Daytime Hours - Hours very flexible. Set your own hours.
- Physician will spend half day providing hospitalist services and other half covering a skilled nursing facility or primary care.
- Typical Daily Volume: 22 Patients
- Flexible Schedule: Can start earlier/later in the morning or work longer days to have half day Fridays.
- Physician will work 1 weekend per month. Zero call on evenings or weekends.
- 2-3 facilities on a rotation. All of them are within 30 minutes of each other.
- Assess, maintain, and improve the health status of individuals in the community
- Covering follow-ups, evaluations, new admissions, sick visits, etc.
- Visa Sponsorship if needed - J1 or H1B

**Benefits:**

- Excellent Compensation Package
- Base Salary: $250,000
- Additional Bonuses of 50-75K Annually
- Sign On Bonus: 10K
- Relocation Assistance: 5K
- Very flexible work hours - Help build your own schedule
- CME and Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans
- 401K Retirement Plan

**Requirements:**

- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
- Ability to hold and maintain Maryland State License
- Visa Sponsorship if needed - J1 or H1B

Hospitalist Physician

Join a Thriving Community Health Clinic in Southeast Oklahoma! Discover an exceptional opportunity to become part of a vibrant Community Health clinic set against the stunning backdrop of Southeastern Oklahoma. Experience the charm of a family-friendly area surrounded by beautiful lakes and lush forests, perfect for year-round activities such as fishing, hiking, and camping. This dedicated team is passionate about providing high-quality healthcare and is looking for a like-minded individual to join us in our collaborative environment. Position Highlights: - Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4-Day/32 Hour Work Week.- Patient Focus: Primarily care for adult patients, and offer acute care for Peds leveraging your bedside manner and expertise to make a difference.- Student Loan Repayment: Take advantage of our program to help ease your educational debt.- Comprehensive Benefits: Base salary + bonuses; Receive 100% coverage for Physician Health Benefits, housing assistance and more!- Malpractice Coverage: Feel secure with Federal Tort Malpractice insurance. Quality of Life Features: - Welcoming Community: Experience the warmth and hospitality of our close-knit town.- Education Opportunities: Access excellent schools for your family's educational needs.- Community Spirit: Join a community that loves football and boasts an outstanding marching band.- Recreational Activities: Enjoy a variety of activities including shopping, theaters, rodeos, and local culture. Be part of a team that consistently exceeds national standards in treatment protocols and patient health outcomes. If you're ready to make a positive impact in this exceptional community, reach out to me directly: Allen BilbrayElevate Healthcare Consultants Email: Phone: Direct/Text<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?E3Kc4hsbhqJWNrQsg8OsLwd" width="0" height="0" />

**Location:** Southeast Oklahoma

**Job Description:**

- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4-Day/32 Hour Work Week.
- Patient Focus: Primarily care for adult patients, and offer acute care for Peds leveraging your bedside manner and expertise to make a difference.
- Student Loan Repayment: Take advantage of our program to help ease your educational debt.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Base salary + bonuses; Receive 100% coverage for Physician Health Benefits, housing assistance, and more!
- Malpractice Coverage: Feel secure with Federal Tort Malpractice insurance.

**Community Overview:**

Discover an exceptional opportunity to become part of a vibrant Community Health clinic set against the stunning backdrop of Southeastern Oklahoma. Experience the charm of a family-friendly area surrounded by beautiful lakes and lush forests, perfect for year-round activities such as fishing, hiking, and camping. This dedicated team is passionate about providing high-quality healthcare and is looking for a like-minded individual to join us in our collaborative environment.

**Quality of Life Features:**

- Welcoming Community: Experience the warmth and hospitality of our close-knit town.
- Education Opportunities: Access excellent schools for your family's educational needs.
- Community Spirit: Join a community that loves football and boasts an outstanding marching band.
- Recreational Activities: Enjoy a variety of activities including shopping, theaters, rodeos, and local culture.

Family Practice - Without OB Physician

Amergis is offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Gastroenterology GE MD to join our team in Chicago, IL! Pay: $390.00 or higher per hour Highlights: • Monday - Friday, 40-hours per week • Modalities : General GI reads only • Malpractice and travel covered • EMR: Cerner • Duration: 6-months (ongoing need) 2-3 months credentialing process Minimum Requirements: • Must have IL State License • Must have some Gastroenterology experience<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?c3As7uVpK%2f5CiRc%2btqIV3Ae" width="0" height="0" />

**Gastroenterology GE MD**

**Location:** Chicago, IL

**Job Description:**

- Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
- Modalities: General GI reads only
- Malpractice and travel covered
- EMR: Cerner
- Duration: 6 months (ongoing need) with 2-3 months credentialing process

**Requirements:**

- Must have IL State License
- Must have some Gastroenterology experience

**Compensation:**

- Pay: $390.00 or higher per hour

Gastroenterology Physician

Locums - Kodiak This is an urgent need for call coverage starting ASAP through 1/13/2025. The facility has two general surgeons and one had to go on personal leave which is expected to end in January, so we are looking for available locum providers to come and help with call burden immediately. Ideally looking for 1 week on/1 week off, but would take any availability at this point. In order for the MSO to issue emergency privs, the providers must be very responsive to any paperwork or questions. The MSO and Chief of Staff would review file and grant emergency privs in 48-72 hours. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?ndPqFP6zCb6Qey8%2f9h9WKQf" width="0" height="0" />

**Locums - Kodiak**

**Job Description:**

- This is an urgent need for call coverage starting ASAP through 1/13/2025.
- The facility has two general surgeons; one is on personal leave expected to end in January.
- Seeking available locum providers to help with call burden immediately.
- Ideally looking for 1 week on/1 week off schedule but open to any availability.

**Requirements:**

- Providers must be very responsive to any paperwork or questions for emergency privileges.
- The MSO and Chief of Staff will review files and grant emergency privileges in 48-72 hours.

Surgery - General Physician

Medicus has partnered with a Level III Trauma hospital in central Wisconsin that has an opening for an Emergency Medicine Physician to provide locum coverage. About the Opening:<ul><li> Schedule: 12-hour day or night shifts </li><li> Patient Volume: 2 per hour </li><li> Annual Volume: 24,000 </li><li> Setting: Emergency department, 16 beds </li><li> Will supervise APCs </li><li> No scribes </li><li> EMR: Epic </li><li> Must be board-certified or board-eligible </li><li> Paid travel & expenses </li></ul> During your time off, kayak down a winding river, explore nearby cranberry marshes, or visit historic local museums. If you are interested in learning more, please apply. ERM - 70654 Work with a dedicated recruiter invested in your success. Gain access to leading hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide. Maximize earnings with competitive pay rates. Have peace of mind with comprehensive malpractice coverage. Receive expert support from our in-house team for licensing and credentialing. Enjoy complimentary travel and lodging arranged by our dedicated travel team. Experience simplified assignment management and timesheet submittals via the Medicus Portal. Unlock exclusive perks by joining the My Medicus Loyalty Program after your first shift.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?5DBe%2b8BfJVvxIde0n2b%2bfgg" width="0" height="0" />

**Emergency Medicine Physician**

**Location:** Central Wisconsin

**Job Description:**

- Schedule: 12-hour day or night shifts
- Patient Volume: 2 per hour
- Annual Volume: 24,000
- Setting: Emergency department, 16 beds
- Will supervise APCs
- No scribes
- EMR: Epic

**Requirements:**

- Must be board-certified or board-eligible

**Benefits:**

- Paid travel & expenses
- Gain access to leading hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide
- Maximize earnings with competitive pay rates
- Peace of mind with comprehensive malpractice coverage
- Expert support from our in-house team for licensing and credentialing
- Complimentary travel and lodging arranged by our dedicated travel team
- Simplified assignment management and timesheet submittals via the Medicus Portal
- Unlock exclusive perks by joining the My Medicus Loyalty Program after your first shift

**Community Overview:**

During your time off, kayak down a winding river, explore nearby cranberry marshes, or visit historic local museums.

Emergency Medicine Physician

Florida - East Coast - Anesthesiology Opportunity<ul><li>Clinical Role:<ul><li>Do you know someone that might be a good fit for this position? Please ask about our generous referral fees!<li>Permanent job opening<li>Generalist opportunity with call support<li>Base salary of $385K with a $25K metric bonus and $40K call stipend<li>Sign-on bonus of $50K with a 2-year commitment<li>Relocation assistance<li>Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance<li>Paid time off<li>Access to clinician wellness program and referral program<li>Paid professional liability insurance (including tail)<li>Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more!</ul><li>Organization Information:<ul><li>Administrative and legal support services<li>Networks of communication<li>Educational resources<li>Professional development tools<li>Access to a community of thousands of world-class clinicians who share and shape best practices<li>Nationwide collection of clinical resources and knowledge</ul><li>Lifestyle Information:<ul><li>This Atlantic Coast city is located along Florida's Coast, north of Palm Beach<li>Fishing and other water-intensive activities, historic and pedestrian-friendly downtown<li>Fine assortment of accommodation, dining options and recreational opportunities</ul><li>RecruitWell's Core Values:<ul><li>Open communication<li>Sense of urgency<li>Teamwork<li>Accountability<li>Driven to win</ul></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?SNolCGObua%2fzUDBlYyoL%2bgh" width="0" height="0" />

**Anesthesiology Opportunity**

**Location:** Florida - East Coast

**Job Description:**

- Permanent job opening
- Generalist opportunity with call support
- Base salary of $385K with a $25K metric bonus and $40K call stipend
- Sign-on bonus of $50K with a 2-year commitment
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Access to clinician wellness program
- Paid professional liability insurance (including tail)

**Organization Information:**

- Administrative and legal support services
- Networks of communication
- Educational resources
- Professional development tools
- Access to a community of thousands of world-class clinicians who share and shape best practices
- Nationwide collection of clinical resources and knowledge

**Community Overview:**

This Atlantic Coast city is located along Florida's Coast, north of Palm Beach. Enjoy fishing and other water-intensive activities, as well as a historic and pedestrian-friendly downtown. The area offers a fine assortment of accommodation, dining options, and recreational opportunities.

Anesthesiology Physician

Augusta, Georgia, PM&R Opening - Part-Time or Full-Time<ul><li>Clinical Role:<ul><li>Do you know someone that might be a good fit for this position? Please ask about our generous referral fees! <li>Seeking a board certified or eligible physiatrist<li>Opportunity to work part-time or full-time<li>Inpatient rehab facility<li>Four physicians in the market<li>Shared call of 1:4<li>See 18-20 patients per day<li>Group has a compliance program<li>Allow RecruitWell to set a up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more!</ul><li>Organization Information:<ul><li>Nationwide physiatry group<li>Group employs 100+ physicians nationwide<li>Physicians are typically employed as W2<li>If you do part-time, you'd be a 1099 directly through the hiring entity<li>Employed providers get full benefits<li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance<li>Malpractice insurance with a tail<li>Full-time providers make a guaranteed $180,000 per year<li>Full-time providers make between $230k-$425k+ (including productivity bonuses)<li>Once you meet the company's bonus structure, you get 70% of the billings<li>Group uses an app called MD Coder - it allows you to put your charges in with ease, provides you with billing codes, and ensures that all are meeting compliance standards</ul><li>RecruitWell's Core Values:<ul><li>Open communication<li>Sense of urgency<li>Teamwork<li>Accountability<li>Driven to win<li>Higher consciousness</ul></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?GI%2fTYOe1R3DSzurzV6auIAi" width="0" height="0" />

**Location:** Augusta, Georgia

**Job Description:**

- Seeking a board certified or eligible physiatrist
- Opportunity to work part-time or full-time
- Inpatient rehab facility
- Four physicians in the market
- Shared call of 1:4
- See 18-20 patients per day
- Group has a compliance program

**Organization Information:**

- Nationwide physiatry group
- Group employs 100+ physicians nationwide
- Physicians are typically employed as W2
- If you do part-time, you'd be a 1099 directly through the hiring entity
- Employed providers get full benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Malpractice insurance with a tail
- Full-time providers make a guaranteed $180,000 per year
- Full-time providers make between $230k-$425k+ (including productivity bonuses)
- Once you meet the company's bonus structure, you get 70% of the billings
- Group uses an app called MD Coder - it allows you to put your charges in with ease, provides you with billing codes, and ensures that all are meeting compliance standards

**Core Values:**

- Open communication
- Sense of urgency
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Driven to win
- Higher consciousness

Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Edmond, Oklahoma, Psychiatrist Job<ul><li>Clinical Role:<ul><li>Do you know someone that might be a good fit for this position? Please ask about our generous referral fees!<li>Permanent job opening<li>Seeking a board certified or truly board eligible psychiatrist<li>Multispecialty group employed position<li>Outpatient only<li>Monday-Friday, 8a-5p<li>2025 candidates welcome<li>You'd work with other physicians and APPs<li>H1 visa candidates welcome<li>EMR: EPIC and RXNT<li>Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more!</ul><li>Organization Information:<ul><li>Work for a privately owned physician group<li>Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, CME, and 401k</ul><li>Lifestyle Information:<ul><li>Suburb of Oklahoma City<li>OKC is home to nearly 700,000 residents<li>Live in the capital of Oklahoma<li>Historic neighborhoods<li>Sports fans enjoy rooting on the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Oklahoma City Dodgers (the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers)</ul><li>RecruitWell's Core Values:<ul><li>Open communication<li>Sense of urgency<li>Teamwork<li>Accountability<li>Driven to win<li>Higher consciousness</ul></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?gB58Zs13DEND%2bmhWORh06Qj" width="0" height="0" />

**Psychiatrist**

**Location:** Edmond, Oklahoma

**Job Description:**

- Permanent job opening
- Seeking a board certified or truly board eligible psychiatrist
- Multispecialty group employed position
- Outpatient only
- Monday-Friday, 8a-5p
- 2025 candidates welcome
- Work with other physicians and APPs
- H1 visa candidates welcome
- EMR: EPIC and RXNT

**Organization Information:**

- Work for a privately owned physician group
- Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, CME, and 401k

**Community Overview:**

Edmond is a suburb of Oklahoma City, home to nearly 700,000 residents. Live in the capital of Oklahoma, featuring historic neighborhoods and vibrant sports culture with teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Oklahoma City Dodgers (Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers).

**Core Values:**

- Open communication
- Sense of urgency
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Driven to win
- Higher consciousness