Physician / Gastroenterology / New York / Permanent / J1/H1b: UPSTATE NEW YORK G

Plattsburgh, NY: We seek a skilled GASTROENTEROLOGIST to join a progressive 300-bed community hospital on a plush 45-acre campus, complete with ponds and walking paths. Come to this welcoming community on sparkling Lake Champlain, across from Burlington, Vermont, and join compassionate healthcare providers proudly caring for their friends and neighbors. This medical center has 160+ physicians serving 170,000 area residents. They are a Healthgrades Top 100 Hospital for Cardiac Care. In addition to hosting a Family Medicine residency, Emergency Medicine residents and medical students complete clinical rotations here.Join a peer Gastroenterologist in a broad scope hospital-based service caring for an established and growing patient population. Expect an interesting mix as GI Hospitalist/inpatient consultant and clinic-based specialist. ERCP and EUS are optional and welcome. Your role includes diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders and conditions as well as endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy and upper endoscopy. The Endoscopy teams here are recognized by the American Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopy for a demonstrated commitment to specialized training, adherence to guidelines on privileging, quality assurance and reprocessing, and infection control guidelines.Call is shared 1:5 by a collegial group that includes 3 GIs in private practice. Enjoy working in a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art tools and facilities. This is a vibrant Level III trauma center affiliated with the University of Vermont (a Level I trauma center 1 hour to the east) a leader in patient care, medical education and research. You will serve an important educational role and may have a faculty appointment (at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, based on your credentials).The hospital has a reputable procedural program with a large referral base, and excellent inpatient and outpatient facilities to deliver a broad spectrum of high-quality gastroenterology care. This GI practice is part of an integrated academic division serving 6 hospitals in Vermont and New York. The Plattsburgh facility includes 9 state-of-the-art ORs, an ambulatory surgery center, and endoscopy suites. The EMR (EPIC) is available in clinic and inpatient settings, and with all campuses throughout the system.Support for J1/H1b visas is available. MDs and DOs are welcome. Doctors with interests in resident education, fellow education and clinical research are particularly attractive. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer.You will earn an excellent salary of $550K or more plus benefits including relocation assistance and student loan repayment. Also provided: liability insurance, medical, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, plenty of paid time off for vacations, a week of paid leave plus a budget for your CME, participation in a retirement plan, and more. Details will be shared with qualified candidates.The Champlain Valley is characterized by rolling hills, meadows and pastures right down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the US after the 5 Great Lakes. Plattsburgh is a picturesque community of 38,000 located right on the water and at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. This is a key US/Canada corridor. With immediate proximity to French-speaking Quebec, you will find many bilingual signs, menus and hospitality staff. Located 1 hour south of Montreal, Plattsburgh is considered the citys US suburb. Plattsburgh feels larger than it is and its becoming a popular gateway for traveling Canadians who use their international airport.Downtown Plattsburg features dozens of museums and historic attractions that tell the colorful story of the regions past. There is a distinct atmosphere here that celebrates local artisans, business, agriculture and history including the War of 1812, which saw two major battles fought here.The cost of living is below the national average. Site Selection Magazine lists Plattsburgh as a Top City for Business Development for 8 years running. This is a family-oriented city offering public and private schools, and colleges including the State University of New York, with over 6000 students and a respected nursing program. Plattsburghs housing options include single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.Scenery and recreation are plentiful with water, mountains, parks and trails right at your fingertips. Enjoy incredible activities year-round such as hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, bass fishing, golf, boating, sailing, windsurfing and even scuba diving or just relax on one of several beaches. You will find apple orchards, vineyards and microbreweries to explore. Travel is convenient via highway, rail, plane or boat. The Lake Placid Olympic Village and Burlington are each just an hour away. Burlington is Vermonts largest city, with over 200,000 people, the University of Vermont, shopping malls and theaters, and another international airport. Plattsburgh is 2.5 hours north of Albany. Experience life on the water in Plattsburgh - contact us for more information today.We are offering:Desirable location on a major lake in northeastern New YorkSecure employment by 300-bed academic medical centerJoin peer Gastroenterologist in hospital-based practiceRelocation assistance provided Interesting mix of inpatient/GI Hospitalist and outpatientERCP and EUS are welcome and optional1:5 Call shared with 3 friendly private practice docsMD/DO welcome, J1/H1b visa support availableHighly competitive salary of $550K or more Student loan repayment providedLiability, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurancePlenty of paid time off for vacationsAnother week of PTO plus a budget for your CMEConvenient proximity to Burlington and Montreal