Gastroenterology Physician - Near New Orleans, Louisiana - $650K Base, No ED Call
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Job description
Gastroenterology Opportunity in Houma, Louisiana
You will step into a high-demand GI role with significant opportunity to capture local market share and reduce regional leakage. This is a hospital-employed Gastroenterology position serving both inpatient and outpatient needs in Houma, Louisiana. If you are looking for strong volume, advanced procedures, and a schedule built with your input, this is worth a closer look.
What We Offer You
- Guaranteed compensation: $650,000 base guaranteed for a 3-year agreement.
- Incentives and quality: wRVU bonus threshold 7,992 to 8,462 with $65 per wRVU, option to increase to $70, capped at the 90th percentile; $15,000 quality bonus at the end of years 2 and 3.
- Sign-on, loans, relocation: $50,000 sign-on for a 3-year commitment, negotiable; $80,000 loan forgiveness paid to the loan program; $10,000 relocation allowance.
- Practice scope and resources: Full-scope GI with ERCP available; approximately 2,000 GI procedures per year; two GI suites, one in-hospital and one in the outpatient atrium; Olympus 190 and ERBE equipment; Epic EMR.
- Physician-designed schedule: Outpatient schedule, on-call rotation, and hospital coverage designed with your input; no ED call coverage requirement; 24 hours to respond to inpatient consults.
Candidate Requirements
- BC/BE in Gastroenterology.
- All experience levels considered.
- J-1 or H-1B candidates considered; immigration attorney on retainer.
Life in Houma and the Bayou Region
Houma is a family-friendly community in south Louisiana with a strong local identity, well known for food, music, and year-round festivals. You are within reach of New Orleans for weekend dining, arts, and pro sports, with access to a major airport for domestic and international travel. Nicholls State University adds a college-town feel, and many physicians choose to live close to the hospital while others commute from the New Orleans area.
Start the conversation today to learn whether this GI position in Houma aligns with your clinical goals, schedule preferences, and long-term plans.