Gastroenterologist- GI Physician

Valley Views GI Center is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join our team driven by the growth of our community and a high demand for patient care.

To learn more about Valley Views Gastroenterology Center please click on the following link: Gastroenterology in Glenwood Springs Valley View Hospital

The Gastroenterology Center at Valley View

• Valley View is an independent nonprofit health system based in Glenwood Springs Colorado.
• A thriving regional medical center Valley View is situated on a 21-acre medical campus offering 78 beds including an additional 400000 square feet of advanced hospital and medical offices.
• Its integrated network of physician practices specialty centers and hospital provide multi-disciplinary care across the health spectrum.
• This practice currently consists of one Advanced GI Medical Director one general GI physician and 4 APPs. They also maintain a consistent presence from fellowship-trained Gastroenterologists Dr. Paul Levy and Dr. Michael Baird who provide locum services on a regular basis.

Job Description and Schedule:

• The incoming physician would join the GI group in Glenwood Springs CO. can expect a 5-day work week with hours of the clinic being Monday-Friday from 8 to 5pm.
• The incoming physician can expect to do a mixture of clinic endoscopy OR and hospital coverage.
• In the clinic they are averaging 12-14 patients per day.
• Procedures are done in the hospital surgery department and the onsite endoscopy suite. They are currently performing 14-18 procedures per day.
• Call is 1:4; currently every 4^th week rotation. APPs take first call for the clinic. Physicians take ED call. Call is considered as very light.

Financial Package and Benefits:

The incoming physician will join The Gastroenterology Center with a guaranteed salary and benefit package. Based on our discussions the financial package that will be discussed with candidates will be as follows:

• GENERAL GI Base salary of $700000-$725000
• Productivity bonus
• Quality bonus of $25000 per year.
• Sign-on & Relocation Bonus

Additional benefits include:

• Health dental pharmacy vision life and disability insurance
• $5000 CME Allowance
• 6 weeks of PTO
• Eligibility to participate in 403b and 457b retirement vehicles
• 401a retirement contribution beginning after one year of service.
• Paid Malpractice insurance

Community Information:

Location: Glenwood Springs is in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Famous for its geothermal amenities and outdoor adventures Glenwood Springs is home to one-of-a-kind attractions and is arguably thebest destination for Colorado hot springs. Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is considered the worlds largest mineral hot springs pool; it features two enormous outdoor pools and the award-winning Spa of the Rockies. Just downstream Iron Mountain Hot Springs is situated along the Colorado River and boasts 16 smaller natural-springs pools all varying in shape and temperature. Americas only mountaintop amusement park Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park combines spectacular cave tours and thrill rides with breathtaking views of the Roaring Fork Valley. The Yampah Spa and Vapor Caves feature naturally occurring mineral-steam baths a rare geological feature.Hanging Lake located in Glenwood Canyon is a U.S. Forest Service designated National Natural Landmark and is considered one of the most beautiful hikes in Colorado.

A four-season destination there is no shortage ofthings to do in Glenwood Springs. During the warm-weather months rafting the Colorado River through scenic Glenwood Canyon cycling paved and unpaved trails and fishing miles of Gold Medal rivers and streams are top choices for autumn Glenwood Springs welcomes leaf-peepers and big-game hunters to the area. Skiing snowboarding and snowmobiling at Sunlight Mountain Resort dominate winter itineraries.

Glenwood Springs also has a dynamicdining and entertainmentscene. With everything from farm-to-table eateries to award-winning breweries Glenwood Springs restaurant scene is a consistent source of culinary delights. For entertainment the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue keeps visitors in stitches with its hilarious comedy-musical dinner show. At the Riviera Supper Club & Piano Bar visitors can listen to live music while they dine. The restaurant also hosts musical and mystery-themed dinners and events. Other venues regularly offer music and some night spots offer dancing.

The town has avibrant the late 1800s dentist-turned-gambler/gunfighter John Henry Doc Holliday came to Glenwood Springs seeking a cure for his advanced tuberculosis. Unfortunately his illness was too far advanced for a cure. Western history and Doc fans pay homage to the icon by making the short hike to his grave marker in Linwood Cemetery and by visiting the Doc Holliday Museum in the heart of downtown.

• Visit Glenwood Springs:
  • to:
    • Aspen 41 miles
    • Snowmass 35 miles
    • Beaver Creek 50 miles
    • Vail 60 miles
  • Top public schools: Roaring Fork Schools private schools: Colorado Rocky Mountain School & Liberty Classical Academy

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