What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Gastroenterologist position at Legacy Health?
Overview
Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel has a full-time benefited opportunity for a BE/BC pediatric gastroenterologist. Candidates would join an established team that includes 4 pediatric gastroenterologists, a pediatric NP, 2 RNs, a pediatric psychologist, a pediatric dietician and ample MA support. Preferred candidates have a strong clinical background, a great work ethic and an interest in general pediatric gastroenterology, quality improvement and education. Our program offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. At Randall Children’s Hospital we have a state of the art endoscopy suite in which we perform inpatient and outpatient procedures. We also participate in the ICN (Improve Care Now) Network with the aim of providing the best care possible to our pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
For decades Randall Children’s Hospital has been a regional leader in providing excellent care to infants, children and teens in Portland and the Pacific Northwest and is one of Oregon’s largest providers of pediatric inpatient and trauma services. Randall Children’s Hospital medical staff is made up of more than 600 physicians, including pediatric medical and surgical specialists, hospitalists and community pediatricians. Randall Children’s Hospital receives nearly 100,000 patient visits per year. The children’s Emergency Department is Oregon’s busiest with more than 26,000 visits annually. Randall Children’s Hospital is a teaching facility for medical students and residents.
Randall Children’s Hospital is committed to delivering comprehensive and family-centered care with compassion and excellence. We are a not for profit 501(c) 3 organization for federal educational loan forgiveness.
Portland is a city that continually ranks in the top 10 for livability and includes both urban and family-friendly communities. Portland has a wide arrange of nationally recognized parks for hiking and off-road biking. The city is sophisticated, offering diverse cultural activities including a wide range of theater, musical and museums open throughout the year. In the spring and summer months, Portlanders gather on the waterfront for concerts and fun activities. If your desire is to step out of the city, take a hike in the spectacular Columbia River Gorge, hit the slopes of Mt. Hood or catch a wave off the Oregon Coast – all a short drive from Portland.
Legacy offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package which includes medical, annual CME allowance, malpractice coverage, pension, relocation allowance and an unmatched Epic/EHR support through our unique "Super Thrive Program".
Qualifications:
- Board eligible/certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Board Certification as required by Medical Staff bylaws
- Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the applicable state
- Active member in good standing of Hospital Medical Staff
- Current PALS certification
Applications can be accessed through our website at, Careers | For Health Professionals | Legacy Health
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For additional information please formally apply or contact Forrest Brown at FoBrown@lhs.org
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