Overview
St. Elizabeth Physicians is hiring a fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon to join our existing team of two MDs and three Advanced Practice Providers. The practice consists of a full spectrum of elective and emergent colon and rectal surgery, including IBD, anorectal disease, pelvic-floor dysfunction, diverticulitis, colon cancer, and multidisciplinary treatment of rectal cancer. The subdivision of Colorectal Surgery is well-supported by our 20+ Gastroenterology colleagues in the health care system. A requested 2024 start -- other timeline inquiries are welcomed.
The colorectal office is well-equipped for performing office-based procedures, namely endorectal/endoanal ultrasound, anorectal manometry, biofeedback therapy, banding, and infrared coagulation. The goal is to provide state-of-the-art care for patients with pelvic floor disorders. Colorectal Oncology services are provided at St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s Magnet Certified Cancer Center. This position includes a high level of collaboration with gastroenterologists, medical and radiation oncologists, geneticists, interventional radiologists, and Nurse Navigation programs.
Call coverage for the division is currently shared with a group of collaborative General Surgeons.
Highlights
- Supported by three well-trained Colorectal APPs
- Access to four Xi robots at the main campus in Edgewood, KY
- Robust Postoperative care by fellowship-trained intensivists in the Surgical ICU
- St. Elizabeth Physicians utilizes EPIC EMR
- St. Elizabeth Physicians employs 800+ providers
- Physician-designed compensation model
- Competitive salary based on national Gallagher comparisons
- Yearly Value-Based Incentive
- 403B with match, 457B, and other savings plans offered
- $7,500 CME allowance per year
Qualifications
- Skills in minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery techniques
- Experience with anorectal manometry and endoanal/rectal ultrasound
- Active interest in developing a pelvic floor program in collaboration with urogynecologists preferred
- Must be board-eligible or board-certified in colon and rectal surgery
- Must have completed a colorectal fellowship training program
- Must be eligible for a Kentucky medical license
About St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Physicians is a physician led multi-specialty physician group organization consisting of 451 physicians, 244 advanced practice providers and more than 2,200 non-provider associates. We are very proud of our culture around physician wellness and our high physician engagement and satisfaction scores. St. Elizabeth Physicians serves more than 364,000 patients in our more than 165 conveniently located practices in Kentucky and Indiana. In partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we are transforming how care is delivered in our region.
We are a mission and values driven organization, focused on patient-centered care, accountability, community, innovation, teamwork and excellence. St. Elizabeth is a regional healthcare provider continually recognized as one of the nation's best. We are also a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. This network provides access to proven protocols, eConsults and unparalleled experience. It supports our mission to ensure our patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care - anywhere. St. Elizabeth Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the diversity of our associates.
Candice Allen
Provider Recruitment
859-655-9510
