Physician Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary

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## Gastroenterologist | Jackson, TN West Tennessee — 85 Miles from Memphis## Position Details* Full-time, permanent position* Schedule: Standard weekday clinic hours — in-clinic endoscopy center* Autonomy: Traditional GI position with ERCP capability — ASGE-recognized endoscopy program with 10,000 procedures annually* Setting: Inpatient and outpatient — 642-bed tertiary care center* EMR: Cerner — transitioning to Epic* H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship available## Practice OverviewSeeking a BC/BE Gastroenterologist to join an excellent group of skilled local independent physicians at an ASGE-recognized endoscopy program:* Traditional GI position with in-clinic endoscopy center* ERCP preferred but not required* 10,000 procedures annually — ASGE recognized for promoting quality in endoscopy* Highly experienced staff providing excellent physician support and patient care* Full spectrum of endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy, EGD, video capsule endoscopy, manometry, Halo, ERCP, Spyglass ERCP, FibroScan, and EUS* 642-bed tertiary care center serving 550,000 people across a 19-county service area* 26 ORs in main hospital and 10 in ambulatory surgery center* 92 adult ICU beds and 100,000+ ER visits annually* 400+ physicians on active staff* One of the top ten largest public not-for-profit healthcare systems in the U.S.## Compensation & Benefits* Competitive compensation* Sign-on bonus* Loan repayment* Relocation assistance* Group health insurance* 403(b) and other investment opportunities* CME allowance* Malpractice coverage* H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship available## Required Qualifications* MD or DO — Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology* ERCP proficiency — preferred but not required* Tennessee medical license or willingness to obtain* H-1B and J-1 visa candidates accepted## About the Community – Jackson, Tennessee* Friendly community of 100,000+ in West Tennessee — convenient access to both Memphis and Nashville* America's Most Livable Small City — U.S. Conference of Mayors 2013* Ranked 6th Best Cost of Living Metropolitan Area in the Country — Fortune Magazine 2017* Low cost of living — 4,000 sq. ft. home in the $350,000 range* No state income tax in Tennessee* Local attractions including a Symphony Orchestra, cultural arts, athletic clubs, country club, and professional sports* Abundant outdoor recreation including camping, hunting, fishing, and golf