Gastroenterologist

Job Summary And Responsibilities

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 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 inpatient consultation, procedures, and outpatient 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
• Build your practice through a 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 the GI lab
• Only ERCP service in a 200‑mile radius
• Hospitalist/Intensivists; full breadth of specialty support
• Beautiful clinic located in a professional suite on the CHI Health Good Samaritan hospital campus
• EPIC EMR in both 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
• Retirement plans
• Relocation incentive
• Malpractice and tail coverage
• 36 days of time off each year
• CME Allowance
• As a non‑profit, Common Spirit is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 2‑year salary guarantee with production bonus

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

CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 236‑bed, Level II Trauma Center and regional referral hub serving central and western Nebraska. The hospital offers a broad range of specialty services and a highly collaborative medical staff dedicated to delivering exceptional patient‑centered care. Features include a 24‑bed open ICU with intensivist support, a strong hospitalist program, and engaged subspecialists across cardiology, thoracic and vascular surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and women’s services.

Physicians benefit from advanced surgical capabilities, interventional cardiology, comprehensive diagnostic and imaging services, and a team‑based culture that promotes clinical excellence and collegiality. Air Care, the state’s longest‑operating air medical provider, and ground 911/long‑distance ambulance services provide transport support.

Through academic partnerships with Creighton University School of Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, providers have opportunities to engage in medical education and teaching. The upcoming UNMC Rural Health Education Building on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Kearney further strengthens Kearney’s role as a growing hub for rural medical education and training – offering physicians meaningful academic involvement while practicing in a community‑based setting.

Good Samaritan continues to invest in technology, service‑line growth, and provider engagement – creating an environment where physicians can practice at the top of their license while enjoying long‑term professional satisfaction.

• Ranked among the Best Places to Live in Nebraska
• Nebraska ranks #3 Best State to Practice Medicine and #4 Best State to Raise a Family (Wallethub)
• Excellent public and private school systems
• Regional airport with direct flights to Denver and Chicago
• Abundant recreation: golf, hiking/biking trails, fishing, hunting, youth sports, and local attractions including the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Museums of Nebraska Art, and a historic downtown
• Centrally located along Interstate 80
• 2 hours to Lincoln
• 2.5 hours to Omaha
• 5 hours to Denver or Kansas City

Qualified Candidates Please Submit CV To:
Timaree Smith

$527,000 – $580,000 per year