Academic Gastroenterologist - Riverside University Health System

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Division of Gastroenterology, is seeking full-time Gastroenterologists to join our practice team at Riverside University Health System. Applicants with a focus in General GI or Interventional Gastroenterology are welcome to apply.

A balance of clinical duties would include inpatient coverage with outpatient endoscopy and clinic. No commute is needed as clinic, endoscopy, and offices are all located on site. Weekly protected time during outpatient weeks is set aside for career and leadership development. Active involvement in teaching fellows, residents and students is expected. The Division of Gastroenterology at RUHS includes 3 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers (one of whom will assist in the inpatient week), with a wide community-based focus in general GI, pancreatic biliary, third space endoscopy, hepatology, IBD and motility.

The environment is extremely collegial, productive, and yet mission focused on patient care and education. The site has GI Genius, Capsule Endoscopy, Manometry including Endo Flip, Smart Pill and BRAVO capabilities including a fleet of Olympus 190s including EUS and ERCP scopes.

Established capabilities for Interventional Gastroenterology include POEM, Endoscopic suturing, ESD, Spyglass, Hybrid APC among others. Onsite research assistance is available clinical and population-based research including RCTs. Dedicated anesthesia coverage available.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for caring for the underserved and will spend most of his/her time at the RUHS location. For the right candidate with administrative skills, there is potential for a leadership position in academics or GI endoscopy operations. The hospital executive support is extremely strong, and our clinical partners are extremely collaborative. The system is highly motived to support the needs of productive physicians.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation listed is for a base compensation: $380,000 - $430,000. This amount does not include compensation for inpatient call weekdays/weekends, e-consults, and specialized clinics. Productivity bonuses beyond the base WRVU target are paid out bi-annually. Data is available for procedure volumes. Additional compensation will also be allocated for candidates who have a potential for leadership position as stated above. More information on compensation is discussed with the department during the recruitment process and a package tailored to the interests of the candidate can be developed based on the interest of the candidate.

Our benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contribution
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
• Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
• CME Days and Funds
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)

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We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date.

This opportunity is not eligible for a J1 Waiver.

About Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center, Children’s Hospital and School of Medicine, with the mission to deliver whole-person care at a world-class level of clinical excellence. The Medical Center serves as the largest tertiary referral source in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a surrounding population approaching 4 million.

For over 100 years, Loma Linda University Health has been dedicated to excellence in health care, research, and education. We are expanding and enhancing our already robust research enterprise through a new collaborative research center and program endowments.

Loma Linda University Health continues to lead in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Seventh-day Adventist organization, our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ 'to make man whole.' Together, we strive for Compassion, Excellence, Humility, Integrity, Justice, Teamwork, and Wholeness.