GI | Gastroenterology in Texas | #1 midsize city in U.S. for growth

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization , a 495-bed acute care medical facility situated in Amarillo, Texas , delivers extensive acute care and outpatient services to over 500,000 residents in the Texas Panhandle and nearby areas. We are currently seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our employed group, Northwest Physicians Group.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Employed position
• Involvement in endoscopic procedures, including EGD and scopes
• Significant potential for advanced procedures such as ERCP and EUS
• Shared on-call responsibilities with local GI physicians

Financial Package:

• Highly competitive base salary
• Productivity incentives
• Commencement bonus and relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO), continuing medical education (CME), and coverage for licenses, dues, and subscriptions
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions and a stock purchase plan at a discount
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• No state income tax in Texas, along with tort reform protections

Our facility is recognized as a tertiary care center and teaching hospital, renowned for its cardiac, stroke, emergency, and pediatric services. As a Level II and Lead Trauma Center for the 26-county Texas Panhandle, we serve over 64,000 patients annually in our emergency department. Our services include a Children’s Hospital, The Childbirth Center, and various surgical specialties such as robotics, cardiothoracic, vascular, neurosurgery, bariatrics, head and neck, orthopedics, and orthopedic trauma. We are operated by a subsidiary of a major healthcare management company.

Living in Amarillo, Texas:

• Experience a unique blend of expansive skies, working ranches, and warm Texas hospitality alongside a thriving modern economy.
• Benefit from living in the second fastest-growing economy among midsized cities in the U.S.
• Enjoy a high altitude of 3,671 feet with 270 days of sunshine, gentle breezes, low humidity, and four distinct seasons.
• Relish a high quality of life in a safe, welcoming mid-sized community of 250,000 residents.
• Commute stress-free with a drive to work taking 15 minutes or less, free from heavy traffic.
• Practice medicine in a community and state that are friendly to both businesses and healthcare professionals.
• Maximize your earnings with lower housing prices and living expenses compared to other Texas cities.
• Access award-winning public schools recognized with National Blue Ribbon awards.
• Explore outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, or horseback riding at nearby Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the U.S.
• Enjoy recreational activities like golfing at beautiful courses, guided hunting, or fishing for Walleye at Lake Meredith.
• Immerse yourself in a vibrant cultural scene featuring a symphony, ballet, opera, art galleries, museums, and live jazz performances.
• Engage in family-friendly outings in our revitalized downtown, which boasts diverse dining options, live music, and a new minor league baseball park.
• Take advantage of quick getaways from a modern airport with direct flights to major Texas cities, Denver, and Las Vegas.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.