About this opportunity
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital lists this Gastroenterology Physician, Quality of Life Position, California opportunity in ridgecrest, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a gastroenterology physician to join our team as an independent contractor. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and dedicated professional, committed to providing high-quality outpatient care. This role involves working closely with our team to deliver patient-focused services in our gastrointestinal unit and contribute to the overall well-being of our patients. Ridgecrest Regional Hospital (RRH) has earned recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ recognized organization.Patient Care & Treatment Provide expert gastroenterological care, including patient consultations, diagnoses, management, and treatment of digestive system disorders.
Conduct thorough medical examinations and maintain detailed patient records. Clinical and Operative services may include the full range of colonoscopy and EGD procedures, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and hemorrhoidal banding.
Develop and communicate effective treatment plans with patients and their caregivers.
Maintain a reasonable patient load to ensure high-quality care: 16-20 patients per clinic day, depending on the complexity of patients. Two procedure days, 16 cases per day.
Physician shall be present in the clinic or the operating room for scheduled clinics/surgeries.
On-call 10 days per month.
Collaborative Teamwork Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of gastroenterologists and other medical professionals.
You’ll work with an assistant, and scribe service (or Ai scribe) to better manage your administrative workload.
Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and services.
Contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Qualifications Excellent Bedside Manners
M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited institution.
An active CA Medical License is required to start. Assistance is available for licensing.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology.
Residents are welcome to apply if they are completing their US residency this year, as well as the board certification.
Benefits You'll Enjoy Competitive Compensation, Sign-on Bonus, Student loan forgiveness program, eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and Productivity bonus above base compensation, as permissible under applicable laws
Compensation:
$700,000 – $775,000 yearly with RVU bonus after 9000 work RVUs
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Professional development opportunities and CME support.
Relocation support with temporary housing
VISA and Green Card sponsorship
Optional 4-day work week
Benefit Stipend
Welcome To RRH
Established since 60 years, Ridgecrest Regional Hospital (RRH) is a non-profit, full-service Hospital with 25 inpatient beds, a 99-bed skilled nursing facility, and outpatient clinics. Located in Ridgecrest, California, home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. In 2023, RRH was honored by the American Medical Association for promoting the well-being of healthcare workers, and it has an established physician well-being program.
RRH offers multi-specialty healthcare and has state-of-the-art facilities. The Emergency Department is a designated Level IV trauma center and is staffed with Emergency Medicine Board Certified physicians. RRH owns Liberty Ambulance which has multiple EMS rigs and a helicopter in the area.
Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community’s health and the well-being of those who care for them.
About Ridgecrest
Our town of Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 30,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, it’s near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. It offers plenty of beautiful outdoor scenery and activities, as well as shorter commutes, great schools, and a more easygoing lifestyle! Our hospital is close to the Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest, and Death Valley. It is the perfect close-knit community if you are an outdoor adventurist looking for a slightly slower-paced living while also continuing to grow in your healthcare career.
Join us if you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and are looking for a fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital.
Worksite address
ridgecrest, CA, 93555, US
Who can apply
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