Gastroenterology Opening in Jackson, TN

## 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 Overview Seeking 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