Physician Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Job ID: 10846 Practice Details

• Seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterology Physician to join their group Full Time.
• Physician will join an employed, established, existing, stable GI Practice of two Gastroenterology Physicians, 2 GI NPs & will be busy from the start!
• Dedicated endoscopy room and ASC.
• Out-Patient Clinic (90%, including Endos) 5 Exam Rooms
• 2 pts seen per hour, averaging 12 pts per day
• Monday – Friday, Call one weekend per month
• Hospital Procedures to include: EGD/Colonoscopy/ERCP
• In-Patient responsibilities (10%)
• In-Pt census: 3 per day
• Call: 1:3
• Call required up to 10 days per month, including 1 weekend
• APPs and Residents do not assist with call
• There is an established patient base with opportunity for growth!

Compensation.  The Starting Salary Is $25,000 To $50,000 More Compared To Starting Salaries In Charlotte, NC Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 20% Lower Than The Aforementioned Metropolitan Areas, Provides Significant Purchasing Power To Build Their Dream Home, Payoff School Loans And Retire Early. 

The Housing Market.  4 beds 5 baths 3,532 sqft home. The new stainless-steel appliances have been added in the kitchen. Large deck and massive brick patio with built-in fire pit are perfect for entertaining. Main level bedroom and full bathroom have been added, creating the perfect in-law suite or may serve as a second Master Bedroom. Walk-out basement with wood stove has many options including hobbies, workout space or teen get-away. One room in the basement could be used as a 5th bedroom. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms located on top level. This home is being sold "as is". This home can be yours for $338,000

The Community.

Abingdon is located in Washington County, Virginia, about 133 miles southwest of Roanoke. It's an excellent starting point for visiting the Jefferson National Forest, one of Virginia's greatest national parks. The Virginia Creeper Trail gives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view some beautiful animals as well as lots of hiking fun and thrill.

The Employer. 

116-bed modern medical facility located in Abingdon, Virginia. Built in 2011, it’s the first “green” hospital in Southwest Virginia certified by LEED and Energy Star. The facility offers a wide range of services including a a 24-hour interventional cardiology program, critical care services, diagnostic imaging services, emergency services, a family birth center with a full-time pediatric hospitalist team, women’s services, laboratory services with direct access testing, outpatient rehabilitation services, palliative care, a sleep center and surgical services including an Outpatient Surgery Center.

• 120 miles to Charlotte, NC
• 129 miles to Greensboro, NC
• 168 miles to Lexington-Fayette, KY
• 178 miles to Durham, NC
• 196 miles to Raleigh, NC
• 217 miles to Cincinnati, OH
• 232 miles to Columbus, OH

• Virginia Highlands Community College
• Washington County Adult Skill Center 
• King University (about 14 miles)
• Northeast State Community College (about 29 miles)
• East Tennessee State University (about 36 miles)

• Riverside Campground.
• Cleveland Community Center.
• Abingdon Community Center.
• Southwest Virginia 4H Educational Center.
• Line Drive Academy

• The Highlands Shopping Center is home to retail giants such as Target, Old Navy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Books-A-Million, PetSmart, T.J. Maxx and Ross Dress for Less.
• Abingdon’s Historic District puts an eclectic spin on your shopping experience by replacing big names with local charm and offering an array of unique shops that are sure to hit the spot.