Gastroenterology Physician

Gastroenterologist

Join our large GI team with multiple opportunities available for Board Certified Gastroenterologists. This practice consists of 7 acute care and 1 rehab hospital in Fort Wayne and the surrounding communities, offering advanced Gastroenterology procedures in-network.

Job Description

• Traditional practice options
• General GI with ERCP and EUS encouraged
• Block time for endoscopy procedures in a state-of-the-art facility
• Dedicated office and procedure time to maximize efficiency
• Primary responsibility at one hospital with outreach potential
• Advanced Practice Provider support
• Strong physician leadership group

Requirements

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology

Benefits

• Starting salary is $40,000 to $60,000 more compared to starting salaries in Corpus Christi/McAllen
• Cost of living is 20% lower than Corpus Christi/McAllen, providing significant purchasing power

Community Overview

The Laredo community is part of Webb County in Texas. Laredo was signed over to the United States after the Mexican-American War in 1848 and is the only city to have seven flags, representing Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America.

The Employer

This organization is a healthcare provider with a 326-bed acute care facility offering over 49 specialties and subspecialties, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, obstetrics, orthopedics, urology, wound care, emergency medicine, and bariatrics. This facility was the first area hospital to have an accredited Chest Pain Center.

Closest Major City

• 131 miles to Corpus Christi, TX
• 145 miles to McAllen, TX
• 168 miles to San Antonio

Colleges and Universities

• Texas A & M University-Kingsville (about 99 miles; Kingsville, TX; Full-time enrollment: 9,295)
• The University of Texas-Pan American (about 118 miles; Edinburg, TX; FT enrollment: 16,766)
• Southwest Texas Junior College (about 119 miles; Uvalde, TX; FT enrollment: 3,569)
• South Texas College (about 119 miles; McAllen, TX; FT enrollment: 19,701)
• Coastal Bend College (about 124 miles; Beeville, TX; FT enrollment: 2,880)

Recreation

• This community owns eight recreational centers, thirty-four developed parks, twenty-two undeveloped parks or under construction, five baseball fields, and four plazas. The parks total area is 618 acres for the enjoyment of all family members.
• The Shiloh Trail is a mountain bike trail with 4 miles of single-track dirt trails.
• Lake Casa Blanca International Park contains a 1,680-acre artificial lake with camping areas, lake swimming, skiing, boating, and mountain biking. The lake is popular for fishing and has a boat ramp and fishing pier available.

Shopping

• Mall Del Norte
• The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo
• Del Mar Shopping Plaza