Physician Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Gastroenterologist 

• Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

• Location: Mountain Home, AR

• Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Weekday office hours

• Call Schedule: 10 days of call per month & weekend call 1:4

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults with endocrine disorders including diabetes

• Patient Volume/Census: To be built collaboratively; Diabetes Clinic support in place

• Case Mix: Endocrine disorders with a focus on diabetes care

FACILITY INFORMATION

​• Clinic within 0.5 mile of Hospital and GI Lab

• Office equipment available: 4 procedure rooms in Endoscopy, State-of-the-Art Equipment

• Specialty Backup: Yes – collaboration with APRN and RN Diabetes Educator

• Support Staff Available: 2 GI physicians, full clinic support team, including clinical educators and nursing staff

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No (100% outpatient)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary: $700,000 base salary plus production bonus opportunity

• Bonuses: Commencement bonus

• Relocation: Assistance provided

• Loan Repayment: Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Insurance:

- Professional Liability Insurance

- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan: Included

• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Allowance included

• Additional Perks: New specialty service line, supportive infrastructure

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Outpatient management of endocrine disorders

• Diabetes management and education collaboration with clinical team

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Arkansas medical license (or eligibility to obtain)

• Certifications: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Endocrinology

• Experience: Preferred but not required for qualified candidates

• Other Qualifications:

- Strong interest in building a new specialty service line

- Excellent communication and collaborative skills

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and grow a new endocrinology practice at Baxter Health

• Collaborate with a well-established Diabetes Clinic and clinical educators

• Provide outpatient care for a broad range of endocrine conditions

• Contribute to patient education and chronic disease management

• Support hospital’s mission to expand specialty care access