Flexible Inpatient, Blended, or PRN Model
Lexington Health West Columbia, South Carolina
Overview:
Lexington Health is expanding gastroenterology services and seeking board-certified/board-eligible Gastroenterologists to join our growing program.
We recognize that physicians have different career preferences. As we develop a comprehensive, system-employed gastroenterology service line, we are intentionally designing flexibility in practice structure to meet both physician preferences and community demand. We are currently offering multiple pathways.
Practice Model Options:Option 1: Inpatient-Focused GI Hospitalist
- Primary responsibility for inpatient consults and procedures
- Dedicated hospital-based schedule (7-on-7-off)
- Collaborative environment with hospitalists, intensivists, and surgeons
- Competitive compensation aligned with inpatient productivity
This track is ideal for physicians who prefer hospital-based medicine and procedural focus without outpatient responsibilities.
Option 2: Blended Inpatient + Outpatient Practice
- Opportunities for inpatient coverage combined with outpatient clinic responsibilities
- Flexible distribution between inpatient and outpatient care (customizable based on physician preference and program needs)
- Ability to develop long-term patient panels within a strong referral network
- Participation in shaping clinic workflow, scheduling, and future recruitment
This pathway allows physicians to design a practice model that may include a higher inpatient or outpatient percentage, with long-term opportunity to help shape the structure of the service line.
Option 3: PRN / Supplemental Coverage
- PRN inpatient consult and procedural coverage
- Flexible scheduling based on availability
- Opportunity to support program growth while maintaining outside practice commitments
This option may be ideal for physicians seeking supplemental income, semi-retirement flexibility, or transitional practice arrangements.
The Opportunity:This structure allows physicians to:
- Practice strictly inpatient medicine
- Design a blended inpatient/outpatient model
- Participate on a PRN basis
- Help shape a sustainable, physician-led gastroenterology program
We are committed to building a flexible, scalable GI service line designed to meet the growing needs of our community while supporting physician autonomy and long-term career goals.
Why Lexington Health?
- Large, built-in referral base from an employed primary care network
- Strong hospital reputation and consistent patient volume
- Executive leadership committed to long-term GI service line development
- Competitive base salary plus productivity model
- Relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits available day one
The Community
Located in West Columbia, minutes from downtown Columbia and Lake Murray, our region offers affordable living, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and easy access to Charleston, Charlotte, and Atlanta.
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve
Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
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