Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital (KY)

Job description

Location:
Somerset, KY

Somerset is a beautiful lakeside community in south-central Kentucky, known for its stunning Lake Cumberland recreation opportunities and scenic mountain landscapes. The area offers an excellent quality of life with outdoor activities, affordable living, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere.

Facility:
This regional medical center serves as a major healthcare hub for the Lake Cumberland area, providing comprehensive medical services to the community. The facility features a 99-bed department with strong support systems and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Opportunity:
Physician - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Job Details:
• Provide gastroenterology services with approximately 12 patient encounters per shift
• Perform upper GI endoscopy including biopsies, foreign body removal, and fulguration of bleeders
• Conduct injection of varices and manage gastrointestinal bleeding
• Perform ERCP procedures both diagnostic and therapeutic
• Execute PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) procedures
• Conduct small bowel biopsies as required
• Perform lower GI endoscopy including sigmoidoscopy (flexible and rigid)
• Conduct colonoscopy procedures with biopsy and polyp excision capabilities
• Manage insertion and oversight of Sengstaken/Blakemore tubes
• Must be board certified or board eligible with fellowship training required
• BLS certification required
• Must maintain active Kentucky medical license
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 45 days
• Lodging available at Hampton Inn or Marriott Courtyard
• Nearest airport is Lexington, KY

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.