Gastroenterology Physician

Gastroenterology Physician at ScionHealth summary:

A Gastroenterology Physician at Palestine Regional Medical Center will lead the GI service line, providing endoscopic procedures and care primarily for adult and geriatric patients. This hospital-employed role involves collaborative work with general surgeons, with a call schedule of 10 days per month and dedicated clinic and surgery days. The position offers a generous compensation package with benefits including bonuses, relocation, and student loan repayment assistance, ideal for those seeking to practice in a rural community.

Palestine Regional Medical Center, located just 45 minutes from Tyler in East Texas, is seeking a GI physician to work collaboratively with the current general surgeons and assist with reestablishing our GI service line. The incoming GI will be the primary provider for scopes within the community, and will be taking over for a physician retiring in April 2025.

• Hospital employed position covering one hospital
• Primarily an adult and geriatric patient base
• No clinic call requirements
  
• Call schedule: 10 days/month (includes 1 weekend)
• Dedicated clinic and surgery days
• ERCP is not required but a plus
• The ideal physician enjoys living and practicing in a rural community
• Generous compensation package offered to include base salary guarantee, wRVU bonus, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan repayment assistance, along with stipends for early commitment while in training

Community:

• Palestine is located 45 miles from neighboring Tyler, and 2 hours to both Dallas and Houston
• Service area 100k
• Regional airport with several airlines for convenience

Keywords:

gastroenterology, GI physician, endoscopic procedures, hospital employed, rural healthcare, adult and geriatric care, clinical gastroenterology, medical service line, patient care, physician recruitment