Physician - Gastroenterology

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a leading healthcare system? Deaconess Kentucky Specialty Clinic at Jennie Stuart is looking for a talented and driven Gastroenterologist to join our growing team in Hopkinsville, KY. This is more than just a job, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic, supportive environment with exceptional compensation, top-tier benefits, and an incredible work-life balance.

Position Highlights

• 3 -4 dedicated scope days per week
• 4- or 5-day work week
• 10 days of call per month, including 1 weekend
• Low acuity, no trauma – community-based hospital
• Build your practice with autonomy
• Support from 1 Nurse Practitioner, 1 physician, and 1 PSR
• Bread-and-butter GI

Procedures

• ERCP and EUS preferred
• Endoscopy required

Clinic

• 15-minute established visits; 30-minute new patients
• Half or full clinic days available
• Full day: up to 36 patients

Technology

• EMR: EPIC

Candidate Criteria

• Practicing physicians, 2026–2027 fellows, and J-1 visa candidates encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed Salary: $800,000 for the first 12 months, with significant earning potential well beyond that—many of our doctors consistently exceed their guarantee and reach the 90th percentile and beyond.
• Productivity-Based Compensation: Competitive model plus call pay, with additional quality bonuses of up to 2.5% on your guarantee
• Sign-On Bonus: $100,00 to help you get started.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including medical, dental, 401k, 457b, malpractice insurance, moving allowance, and more.
• Competitive guaranteed salary + productivity incentives
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (up to $15,000)
• Retirement plans: choose from 401k or 457b
• Paid malpractice coverage
• 5 days CME + $3,500 annual stipend
• $1,000 annual tech allowance + $750 computer allowance every 5 years
• Licensing & certification covered (DEA, state license, board certification & maintenance)
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities
• J-1 visa support available

Live Where You Want

Enjoy flexibility in where you call home:

• Hopkinsville, KY – Diverse community, strong public and private schools, and cost of living ~25% below the national average (BestPlaces.net).

• Clarksville, TN – Family-friendly and safe; ranked among The South’s Best Cities on the Rise by Southern Living and #3 Most Affordable Fast-Growing Cities (GOBankingRates).

• Nashville, TN – Just one hour away with access to Nashville International Airport, concerts, professional sports, festivals, museums, and premier dining.

Outdoor enthusiasts will love being just 45 minutes from Land Between the Lakes, offering hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, boating, and more.

If you're looking for strong compensation, balance, and the ability to grow something meaningful — this is it.