Description Gastroenterologist providing occasional per diem coverage at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center (SJMC) in Longview, Washington. Our hospital is a relaxing 50-60 minute drive along the scenic Columbia River, north of Portland, Oregon.
You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in an underserved community as a valued member of our gastroenterology services team. If you’re seeking a community-based practice that’s close to big-city amenities with a multitude of outdoor opportunities nearby, this practice is what you are looking for! Live in Longview in a Craftsman house within walking distance of the hospital or five to ten minutes away in Columbia Valley Gardens near the golf course or in Columbia Heights with views of the valley, rivers and mountains.
Neighboring communities are also growing and have new housing. PeaceHealth was named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America and the No. 1 Healthiest Employer in Washington! Love where you work: Join our 140-member multi-specialty group at St John Medical Center is a Level III, 346-bed, state of the art, community, not-for profit medical center.
Join 3 Gastroenterologists, 2 PAs, and support staff is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Our full-time physicians have 2 Clinic Days, 2 Procedure Days, 1 admin day per week. Excellent work/life balance.
Call is 1:4 and low volume. Interesting patient pathology. Why you'll love Southwest Washington: Proximity to the historic Columbia River, Pacific Coast, Mount St.
Helens National Volcanic Monument and many beautiful local parks. Lake Sacajawea, directly across from St. John Medical Center is in the heart of Longview.
A 4-mile trail circumnavigates and crosses the lake and can offer a quick, refreshing break on a busy day. Longview and the neighboring community of Kelso have a combined population of ~110,000 residents. Many locally-owned restaurants, coffee shops, brew pubs, music events and national chains such as Target, Home Depot, and Wal-Mart.
Along with a variety of grocery shopping options and April through October, a robust Farmers Market. Golf is also a popular sport in the area at the Longview Country Club, Mint Valley, and Three Rivers Golf Course. Water sports are very popular in the area; boating, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing.
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe, a federally recognized tribe, of the Cowlitz people, is headquartered in Longview. Washington State has no income tax. Per Diem
Hourly pay rate: \$335.46 Fully paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage Travel/Accommodation stipend Potential for Washington state medical license and DEA reimbursement Employee Wellness Program If this opportunity resonates with you, reach out for more information and send your CV: Grace Riggs GRiggs@peacehealth.org PeaceHealth's community of health care professionals in southwest Washington includes St. John Medical Center, a 346-bed acute-care hospital and Level III Trauma Center, and PeaceHealth Medical Group, a group of primary care and specialty physicians with clinics in the Longview area.
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