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Gastroenterologist

Exciting opportunity for a BC/BE Gastroenterologist to practice with four other gastroenterologists in central west Texas. Over 400 providers and 35 sub-specialties offered for on-site referral. Share call with five other physicians. Facility is licensed for 600 beds. EPIC EMR. We are a not-for-profit facility.

Job Description

• Procedures performed at the GI lab include:
  • Bravo pH monitoring
  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)
  • Diagnostic imaging exams
  • EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy diagnostic and therapeutic). During this exam, a small camera (flexible endoscope) is inserted down the throat. The lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum is examined.
  • ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram with or without sphincterotomy, diagnostic and therapeutic). The combined use of an endoscope and x-ray images examines the tubes that drain the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas during this exam.
  • Esophageal manometry
  • Small bowel enteroscopy (examination of the small intestine with an endoscope)
  • MRCP (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography). This special type of MRI exam produces detailed images of the hepatobiliary and pancreatic systems, including the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas, and pancreatic duct.

Compensation and Benefits

• Employed position with first-year guarantee, quality and production incentives
• Competitive salary with sign-on, relocation, stipend, CME allowance
• 35 days PTO
• 3 retirement plans
• Loan repayment
• Health/dental, life insurance, and malpractice provided

Community Overview

Located in Tom Green County in Central West Texas, with a population of over 100,000 (additional 200,000 service), the area offers no traffic, a state university, and an active lifestyle.