**Job Summary and Responsibilities**

As our clinical Gastroenterologist, you will join a robust team in Kearney, NE. You will be part of CHI Health, which is a member of CommonSpirit Health System – The Nations’ largest faith based health system.

Every day you will provide comprehensive inpatient consultation, procedures, and outpatience services for the full spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases. CHI Good Samaritan is a 200 bed regional referral center for Central Nebraska.

To be successful in this role, you will be board eligible or board certified certified in Gastroenterology. This opportunity is well-suited for physicians passionate about providing comprehensive Gastroenterology services, a patient-centered approach, and a commitment to collaboration. You will also demonstrate excellent communication, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to thrive in a collegial, team oriented environment.

This Opportunity Offers:

+ 200 be, Level II Trauma Center; 24 bed ICU

+ Resourced Endoscopy suites

+ **ERCP with spyglass** capabilities, Hi Definition **EGD** , **colonoscopy, EUS** with linear and radial scopes, dedicated fluoro, CO2, and **Manometry/pH impedance** equipment, Pill cam

+ Quickly build your practice through our built-in primary care and multi-specialty group

+ Advanced Practice Providers on your team - along with full support staff

+ Provation reporting/imaging system

+ Hi-Definition Scopes and equipment

+ Exceptional Anesthesia support, MAC for all procedures

+ Pre and post procedural areas for patient care. All recovery done in GI lab

+ Only ERCP service in 200 mile radius

+ Hospitalist/Intensivists; full breadth of specialty

+ Beautiful clinic located in professional suite on CHI Health Good Samaritan hospital campus

+ EPIC EMR in both the clinic and hospital

**We are offering a competitive compensation package, comprehensive healthcare benefits, relocation assistance, CME allowance, and more. Physicians benefit from a strong referral network, and experienced support staff.** As a non-profit; Commonspirit is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

**To learn more about this opportunity, please contact:**

Bill Payson

Physician Recruitment Specialist

William.Payson@Commonspirit.org

**Job Requirements**

Required

+ MD or DO degree

+ BE/BC in Internal Medicine

+ BE/BC in Gastroenterology

+ Ability to obtain licensure in Nebraska

+ DEA Certification

+ BLS

\#HEC

Where You'll Work

**CHI Health Good Samaritan** is a 200-bed, Level II Trauma Center and regional referral hub serving central and western Nebraska. As a tertiary care facility, Good Samaritan offers a broad range of specialty services and a highly collaborative medical staff dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. The hospital features a 24-bed open ICU with intensivist support, a strong hospitalist program and engaged subspecialists across cardiology, thoracic and vascular surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and women’s services. Hospital-based medical transport services at Good Samaritan include AirCare–the state’s longest operating air medical provider, as well as ground 911 and long-distance ambulance services. Physicians benefit from advanced surgical capabilities, interventional cardiology, comprehensive diagnostic and imaging services, and a team-based culture that promotes clinical excellence and collegiality.

Through its academic partnerships with **Creighton University School of Medicine** and the **University of Nebraska Medical Center** , providers have opportunities to engage in medical education and teaching. In addition, the upcoming UNMC Rural Health Education Building on the campus of **University of Nebraska at Kearney** further strengthens Kearney’s role as a growing hub for rural medical education and training — offering physicians meaningful academic involvement while practicing in a community-based setting.

Good Samaritan continues to invest in technology, service line growth, and provider engagement — creating an environment where physicians can practice at the top of their license while enjoying long-term professional satisfaction.

**Community:** Practice in a community of 34,000+, known for its safety, strong economy, and exceptional quality of life for all ages alike. Kearney serves as a regional medical, educational, and retail hub for central Nebraska. Home to **University of Nebraska at Kearney** , the community offers Division II athletics, cultural events, and a dynamic energy that enhances the local lifestyle.

+ Ranked among the Best Places to Live in Nebraska

+ Nebraska ranks #3 Best State to Practice Medicine and #4 Best State to Raise a Family (Wallethub)

+ Excellent public and private school systems

+ Regional airport with direct flights to Denver and Chicago

+ Abundant recreation: golf, hiking/biking trails, fishing, hunting, youth sports, and local attractions including the **Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Museums of Nebraska Art, and a Historic downtown**

+ Centrally located along Interstate 80

+ 2 hours to Lincoln

+ 2.5 hours to Omaha

+ 5 hours to Denver or Kansas City

**Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI)** is a part of **CommonSpirit®** , one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems dedicated to advancing health care for all people.#HEC

**Pay Range**

$630,000.00 - $660,000.00 /year

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.