• Seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist.

• Service has grown exorbitantly over the past year.

• This physician friendly healthcare system partners with the  University of Kentucky and University of Pikeville in offering a Community Faculty Appointment to mentor students and residents.

• This position is hospital employed and also offers excellent quality of life.

• Serving an 11 County area; population over 160,000
• Mission Oriented; serving the Appalachian region for nearly 60  years
• 159 bed not-for-profit organization
• Over 30,000 ED visits annually
• Newly constructed 81,000 sq ft Medical Pavilion (medicine & surgical specialties)
• Community Faculty Appt with the Univ. of Kentucky; teaching residents & medical students
• $30 Million Center for Health Education and Research (partners: St. Claire HealthCare, University of Kentucky and Morehead State University)

CULTURE / ENVIRONMENT:

• Physicians make clinical decisions.
• Supportive environment without the hassles of administration influence.
• Physicians enjoy autonomy with the benefits of being hospital employed with the opportunity to earn in the top 90th%tile in the US.

Employer Details:

• An integrated healthcare system. The largest employer in the region with over 1,000 staff members including more than 100 medical providers representing 32 medical specialties. It includes the largest rural hospital in Northeastern Kentucky with 159 beds, 7 primary care locations, located within 5 counties, a multi-specialty medical pavilion, an outpatient center, homecare services and operates 3 retail services including family medical supply, pharmacy, and aesthetics.
• 159-bed hospital
• Type of Facility – Short-term Acute Care Hospital
• Type of Control – Voluntary, non-profit (Sisters of Notre Dame)
• Academic Affiliations: UK; UK Pikeville (Family Medicine and General Surgery)
• A not-for-profit health system sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame - United States.

Compensation:

• Generous guaranteed salary with the opportunity to earn in the top 90th%tile ($896,000+) in the US with productivity
• Two Year Guarantee
• Sign on bonus
• Additional Incentives
• Relocation Package
• Possible Medical Educational Loan Repayment Assistance

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, SCH paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Retirement includes 401k, 403b and 457 plans
• Malpractice Ins. includes tail coverage
• CME time and CME 
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account 
• 2 weeks of vacation; 2 weeks of CME (during guarantee)

 * Compensation and Benefit info is subject to change

• This University Town is located one hour from Lexington, KY and Huntington, WV and Two hours from Louisville, KY and Cincinnati , OH.
• Outdoor Activities (Located on Daniel Boone National Forest & Cave Run Lake provides sailing, boating, fishing, camping, hiking  & water sports)
• Cultural Activities (theater productions, art displays, concert recitals  & festivals)
• Enjoy the university culture  in a relaxing and beautiful environment
• Home to Morehead State University, one of the Top 25 Universities in the South.
• High School is rated Top 100 High School in Kentucky

MORE PURCHASING POWER:  Starting Salary is $100,000 To $175,000 More Compared To Positions Located In the Lexington area, Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 15% Less In This Community Provides You With Significant Buying Power With The Opportunity To Build Your Dream Home, Pay Down Your Student Loans And Retire Early.

LOW COST OF LIVING:  Several homes to choose from, including, this home listed for $440,000 sitting on 3 beautiful acres that you can enjoy, along with panoramic horizon views from the wrap around porch. Although this home is close to city limits, the setting gives you all the feelings of county-side living. This home features 4 large bedrooms and 2 and a half bathrooms. The main bedroom is located on the first floor. Soaring ceilings, recessed lighting and granite countertops are just a few features that make this home AMAZING.

COMMUNITY:  Morehead, KY offers the best of both worlds - a family friendly atmosphere, Laid Back Lifestyle and ideal for outdoor enthusiast, located far enough from urban hassles, including, traffic, admitting to several hospitals, high crime and high cost of living, but close enough to enjoy the amenities of Lexington, KY.      

PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT:  This organization provides you with autonomy and the flexibility of running your practice without interference from administration, and at the same time, provides their physicians with a hospital employed model and the opportunity to earn in the 90th%tile, if desired.  

This organization is committed to recruiting and retaining the very best talent and will provide you with resources to be successful throughout your career. Enjoy an excellent income in a diverse community that values and appreciates you.