Gastroenterologist - per diem
PeaceHealth · Bellingham, WA
Posted June 26, 2026
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center · 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA, US, 98225
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Gastroenterologist to provider per diem coverage with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington.
Why you'll love the practice:
- Join 4 Gastroenterologists plus a per diem Gastroenterologist; and a skilled, GI-trained Physician Assistant and a Nurse Practitioner
- 100% consultative service and shared community call with another local practice
- A dedicated GI Hospitalist to lessen the call burden of the traditional practice GI physicians
- Be part of a large medical center, benefiting from established infrastructure
- Regional referral center for complicated biliary case
- Become part of our physician-driven GI collaborative to standardize clinical guidelines and practices
- General GI call shared with the Gastroenterologists.
Robust support:
- Experienced support staff
- Variety of GI Specialists from new to experienced, collegial and fun
- PeaceHealth has a large network of specialists.
- Robust primary care team and 24/7 hospitalist service
- Emphasis on excellent medicine with continuity of care from inpatient to outpatient
- EPIC EMR with Provation for endoscopy procedure report.
Position is paid at an hourly rate of $335.46 and includes medical malpractice and tail coverage. Potential for medical license reimbursement as well as travel/accommodation stipend.
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is a 265-bed Level II Trauma Center in Bellingham as well as Whatcom County's only hospital. PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) and PeaceHealth Medical Group (PHMG) in Bellingham provide comprehensive and specialty care to the communities of Northwest Washington. Tertiary referrals come from a hundred mile radius. Our dedicated physicians and staff have earned recognition as a top-ranking facility for patient quality initiatives in Washington State. Competitive hourly/shift compensation and paid malpractice insurance.
Bellingham, Washington is the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong schools, great shopping & cuisine, and so much more! These amenities are surrounded by incredible scenery, from the sea to the mountains and the rainforest, making this community an amazing place to live. Acclaimed for its small-city flavor and the home of Western Washington University, and two community colleges. Bellingham has a robust art, music and cultural scene while boasting 65 miles of inner-urban trails to explore, pristine lakes, forests, saltwater beaches, and snow-covered peaks - there are unlimited opportunities for breathtaking hikes, relaxing camping trips, water activities, bird watching, snow sports, and scenic drives!
Located 90 minutes north of Seattle and 30 minutes south of British Columbia, Canada.
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Peace Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system with medical centers, critical access hospitals and medical clinics located in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.
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