Gastroenterology Physician

Gastroenterologist

Join an established private practice as a Gastroenterologist. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside two other providers in a supportive environment.

Job Description

• Recruitment of a BC/BE (if coming out of training) Gastroenterologist to join an established private practice.
• Anticipated call 1:3.
• Partnership track negotiable.
• ERCP available.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology.

Benefits

• The starting salary is $50,000 to $75,000 more compared to starting GI salaries in Houston/Garland.
• Cost of living is 20% lower than the aforementioned metropolitan areas, providing significant purchasing power to build a dream home, pay off school loans, and retire early.

Community Overview

The Lufkin community is part of Angelina County at the heart of the Forest Country of East Texas. Lufkin is well known for its forests, beautiful parks, and open spaces.

Employer Overview

This community healthcare provider is a 149-bed facility with complete inpatient and outpatient services. The employer believes in the power of people to create great care. With over 200 healthcare professionals, it is a Joint Commission accredited facility that has received awards for cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, and orthopedic surgery. The employer is directly or indirectly owned by a partnership that proudly includes physician owners, including certain members of the hospital's medical staff.

Closest Major City

• 115 miles to Houston, TX
• 157 miles to Garland, TX
• 158 miles to Dallas, TX

Colleges and Universities

• Angelina College (Full-time enrollment: 3,478; Location: 3500 South First; Public)
• Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin (FT enrollment: 159; Location: 512 S Chestnut; Private)
• Stephen F Austin State University (about 20 miles; Nacogdoches, TX; Full-time enrollment: 11,542)
• Sam Houston State University (about 65 miles; Huntsville, TX; FT enrollment: 16,233)
• Kilgore College (about 73 miles; Kilgore, TX; FT enrollment: 3,127)
• The University of Texas at Tyler (about 75 miles; Tyler, TX; FT enrollment: 5,774)
• Tyler Junior College (about 77 miles; Tyler, TX; FT enrollment: 8,104)

Recreation

• Lufkin's Azalea Trail is a 1.9-mile nature trail that runs from Grace Dunne Richardson Park to Kiwanis Park. The trail is limited to pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
• Louis Bronaugh Park is one of the newest park facilities located across Charlton from City Hall. This park has excellent facilities for public events and ceremonies.
• Lufkin Land Park is a small neighborhood park that contains a playground. It also has a picnic area and a place to play volleyball.

Shopping

• Lufkin Mall
• The Hip Hicks Boutique
• Wishing Well Antiques & Gifts