Conemaugh Health System is seeking two. Gastroenterologists, skills in therapeutic ERCPs a MUST, EUS a plus.
GASTROENTEROLOGY OPPORTUNITYConemaugh Health System is the largest health care provider in west central Pennsylvania, serving families across 11 counties through our network of hospitals, physician offices, specialty clinics and other patient-focused programs.Throughout Conemaugh Health System, one can expect the highest levels of care, delivered by doctors, nurses and other health care specialists who put the patient needs first. The Conemaugh Health System offers:Over 800 licensed beds across four medical campuses oMemorial Medical Center, Lee Hospital, Miners Medical Center, Meyersdale Medical CenteroA tertiary, teaching hospital with seven medical residency programs, a graduate pharmacy residency program, School of Nursing and five allied health programs. Nationally recognized Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, Neonatal Intensive Care and Home Health programs Highest level of care designations within a multi-county region for Neonatal care (level 3) and Trauma care (level 1) including two MedStar Aeromedical helicoptersConvenient and comprehensive outpatient services at locations across the region Disease Management programs such as The Diabetes Institute and , rehabilitation, post-acute care and ambulatory surgery in a convenient downtown facility Expertise of more than 425 active and courtesy physicians, representing 22 of the 24 American Boards of Medical Specialties Skills of more than 4,500 employees, providing care in departments that have earned national recognition in patient satisfaction surveys The regions largest Home Health service rated in the top 1% of the nation Since its beginning, Conemaugh Health System has emphasized multi-specialty care, teaching and serving our community. Local governance, shared with the medical staff, has inspired community-based decisions that ensure delivery of advanced healthcare and prevention care efficiently and compassionately.Memorial Medical Center, the flagship facility of the Conemaugh Health System, is the regional center for tertiary care. This advanced, tertiary care setting includes a graduate medical education and research enterprise.Physician Residency programsFamily PracticeInternal MedicinePathologyGeneral SurgeryTransitional YearAOAAOA - FPEmergency MedicinePharmacy Residency ProgramNursing ProgramAllied Health ProgramsOffice of Research Administration and IRB Memorial Medical Center statistics:MMC FACT SHEETFY2008Licensed Beds 616 Beds in Service 542 Bassinets 14 Patient Days of Service 136,808 Newborn Days of Service 2,517 Inpatient Daily Census 375 Adjusted Patient Days 336,776 Admissions 24,202 Average Length of Stay 5.7 Babies Born 1,227 FTEs 2,993 Volunteers 441 PhysiciansActive 277 Courtesy 87 ServicesEmergency Visits 70,644 Inpatient Surgeries 6,227 Same Day/Ambulatory 37,800 Outpatient Clinic Visits 207,414 Physical Therapy Treatments 44,272 Laboratory Tests 2,318,520 Radiology Diag./Special Procedures 133,302 Ultrasound Procedures 11,362 Mammography Procedures 11,505 CAT Scans 37,535 MRI Procedures 4,002 Nuclear Medicine 18,819 Home Health Visits 119,156 Highlights of the Gastroenterology Service LineState of the Art GI LabConveniently located on Campus In the HospitalVolume of monthly patients 1,000 +Volume of monthly procedures 1200 +Capsule Camera ExamsTherapeutic ERCPSix Procedure rooms13 Holding/Recovery bedsResidents rotate on service teaching opportunitiesPositive working relationship with Colon Rectal/General Surgeons Patients currently scheduled two weeks in advanceSkills in therapeutic ERCP a MUST, skills in Endoscopic Ultrasound a plus.Conemaugh Health Initiatives (CHI) Employment Features:CHI Employs over 100 primary care and specialty physiciansMainly serving Cambria, Somerset, Bedford and Westmoreland Counties CHI Benefit package includes:Competitive base salary plus incentive compensationRelocation PackagePension plan contribution by CHI up to $20,406/year plus 401K Plan2 year vesting period on base retirement planPaid Professional Liability InsurancePaid Family Health Insurance PlanCompetitive Dental and Vision Insurance coverage28 days/calendar year PTO (vacation and holidays)10 days/calendar year for continued medical education Up to $4,000. per year for CME expenses Board certification and/or Recertification expenses paid in addition to theCME Term life and AD&D insuranceSalary Continuation for non-job related injury or illness for the first 90 days Disability insurancePaid DEA licensePayment of 3 professional societies of physicians choiceOpportunities for Teaching and ResearchOpportunities for leadership and professional developmentCommunity ReviewThe primary market of the Conemaugh Health System is comprised of Somerset and Cambria Counties. The Gastroenterology Service Line has a significant regional presence and also provides a high volume of services to patients from secondary markets including Bedford, Westmoreland and Indiana counties.The Johnstown region, just 70 miles east of Pittsburgh, is proud of its strong heritage, its strong work ethic and its strong sense of community. Although diversification is now guiding the region in its development, business and heritage leaders continue to be the real guides. Tourism-based as well as technology-based growth strategies are making the region a great place to live, work and play.Population: City and surrounding communities - 90,000Market area - 260,000Education: Numerous private and public schools availableHigher Education: University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cambria County Community CollegeCambria-Rowe Business College Mount Aloysius College Saint Francis UniversityIndiana University of Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania State University Conemaugh Health System Golf Courses: 4 public2 privateSki Resorts: Regional ski resorts include Seven Springs, Blue Knob, and Hidden ValleyResorts and Spas: Regional all-season resorts and spas include Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa, and Bedford Springs Resort and SpaWater Amenities: The region has an abundance of lakes and streams providing the opportunity for all types of fishing and water sportsHiking and Biking Trails: In addition to the numerous state parks - the region has hundreds of miles of Rails to Trails paths for hiking and bikingCultural Amenities: Allegheny Regional Theatre, Johnstown Symphony Orchestra, Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Community Arts Center, Allegheny Highlands Regional Theatre, Mountain Playhouse, Arcadia TheatreSports: East Coast Hockey League team, local college sportsMajor League Sports: Pittsburgh/Philadelphia MLB-NBA-NHL-NFLWeb Site: Link to video view of physicians, health system and regionhttp://www.conemaugh.org/template_video.aspx?id=3836Link to Conemaugh Health System websitewww.conemaugh.orgLink to Johnstown tourism websitewww.visitjohnstownpa.comDistance to Markets- Driving time New York, NY 6 hour Pittsburg, Pa. 1.5 hour Philadelphia, Pa. 4.5 hour Washington, DC 3.5 hour