Gastroenterologist

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CHI Good Samaritan, a member of Common Spirit Health™, is seeking a BC/BE Gastroenterologist to join our team in Kearney, NE. This 200‑bed Level II Trauma center with internal flight and EMS services. It provides comprehensive care not only to Central Nebraska but also serves as a regional referral center. It has a 24‑bed open ICU and 24/7 hospitalist service.

• Join our established Gastro team for blended practice of IP consultation, procedures and OP clinic
• 200‑bed facility
• 24‑bed open ICU
• Resourced Endoscopy suites
• ERCP with spyglass capabilities, Hi Definition EGD, colonoscopy, EUS with linear and radial scopes, dedicated fluoroscopy, CO2, and manometry/pH impedance equipment, Pill cam
• New grads welcome – exceptional experienced mentors
• Quickly build your practice through our built‑in primary care and multi‑specialty group
• Advanced Practice Providers on your team – along with full support staff
• Hi‑Definition scopes and equipment
• Exceptional anesthesia support, MAC for all procedures
• Pre and post‑procedural areas for patient care. All recovery done in GI lab
• Only ERCP service in 200‑mile radius
• Hospitalist/Intensivists; full breadth of specialty
• Beautiful clinic located in professional suite on CHI Health Good Samaritan hospital campus
• EPIC EMR in both the clinic and hospital
• Academic affiliation with Creighton University School of Medicine

• Medical/dental/vision insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Mental health and well‑being programs
• Relocation incentive
  
  Malpractice and tail coverage
• 36 days of time off each year
• Retirement plans
• CME Allowance
• As a non‑profit;
  Common Spirit is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 2‑year salary guarantee with production bonus

• Growing progressive community of over 34,000 population
• University town
• Safe, family‑oriented, friendly
• Excellent school systems with both public and private options
• Local airport with direct flights to Denver
• Abundance of beautiful parks and trails as well as recreational activities like golf, hunting/fishing, USHL Hockey, sporting events, large convention center, museums/arts
• Excellent, newly expanded YMCA
• 2‑hr drive to Lincoln, 5‑hr drive to Denver or Kansas City

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Nebraska State license required
• Nebraska DEA required
• ERCP and EUS skills preferred

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a member of Common Spirit Health™ , a nonprofit, Catholic health system committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—as both inside our hospitals and out in the community. Common Spirit was created by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health as a single ministry in early 2019.

With a large geographic footprint representing diverse populations across the U.S. and a mission to serve the most vulnerable, Common Spirit is a leader in advancing the shift from sick care to well care, and advocating for social justice.

Timaree Smith

$250.68 - $264.15 /hour