Gastroenterology Physician

Gastroenterology opening in Erie, PA - H1b visa eligible Full-time, permanent opening Hospital-employed Approximately 80% inpatient / procedures and 20% office Joining a robust GI practice that has served the community for almost 40 years Currently 6 GIs, 9 APPs, and a support staff of 20 The practice is focused on the management of digestive disorders in adults and pediatrics (12 years and older) Offers the following procedures : Colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, BRAVO, Capsule Endoscopy, Radiofrequency ablation therapy (HALO ), Radiofrequency (Stretta ), Infusion therapy, Hepatitis C treatment In-house infusion suite can accommodate up to 10 patients Hospital uses the latest endoscope technology to help diagnose disease in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract New high-definition technology provides physicians with sharper images and better contrast GI lab is a designated ASGE Center of Excellence Specialization in EUS not required, but would bring a new line of service to the practice Must have a desire to teach medical students, residents, and staff H1b visa sponsorship available! Competitive base salary commensurate with experience / training Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance Robust retirement plans Customary and reasonable moving expenses About Erie, PA : As the fourth largest city in Pennsylvania, Erie has an abundance of resources in culture, recreation and education. Erie overlooks Presque Isle Bay and Peninsula. Lake Erie offers the perfect setting for boating, water skiing, wind surfing, sailing and fishing. Proximity to the Allegheny Mountains affords easy access to Alpine and Nordic skiing. Cultural offerings include a symphony orchestra, ballet and dance companies, playhouse theatre groups and the Presque Isle Downs and Casino. Erie is also home to semi-professional baseball, basketball and ice hockey teams. For children Erie offers a planetarium, the Erie Zoo, a Children's Museum, community parks, an amusement park and indoor and outdoor water parks. Erie has a selection of excellent public, private and parochial schools, as well as four local universities