Physician: Gastroenterology Hospitalist - Lake Forest, IL

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Forest, IL

9d•$480,000 - $650,000•Onsite

About The Position

NM Health Network Medical Group is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified, fellowship-trained Gastroenterology Hospitalist for a hospital-based role in Lake Forest, Illinois. The position focuses on inpatient gastroenterology care, consultative services, and endoscopic procedures for hospitalized and emergency department patients. The physician should be proficient in upper and lower endoscopy, PEG placement, and management of GI emergencies, including GI bleeding, food impactions, and volvulus. The role works alongside established interventional endoscopists and Northwestern Medicine subspecialists and is supported by an Advanced Practice Provider to facilitate inpatient consults and transitions of care. The position is part of Northwestern Medicine's Digestive Health Institute, an integrated digestive health program. The schedule is 26 weeks per year, consisting of seven-day weeks with 12-hour days, on a one-week-on/one-week-off rotation. The position is 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, on the day shift, with hospital privileges at NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The organization describes its medical group as physician-led and supportive of physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance. Compensation is $480,000–$650,000 per year.

Requirements

Board eligible or board certified (BE/BC).
Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology.
Proficiency in upper and lower endoscopy, PEG placement, and management of GI emergencies.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient gastroenterology care and consultative services for hospitalized and emergency department patients.
Perform endoscopic procedures, including upper and lower endoscopy and PEG placement.
Manage GI emergencies, including GI bleeding, food impactions, and volvulus.
Collaborate with interventional endoscopists and Northwestern Medicine subspecialists to provide comprehensive patient care.
Work with an Advanced Practice Provider to facilitate inpatient consults and transitions of care.