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GI Physician needed in west Texas / No state income tax
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Gastroenterology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/04/24
Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed acute care medical center located in Amarillo, Texas, has been providing high quality medical care to the residents of west Texas and the Panhandle since 1924. The hospital is currently recruiting a Gastroenterologist with training in advanced procedures for a position with the employed multispecialty group Northwest Physicians Group. Candidates with training or current practice in advanced procedures as well as those seeking a general GI practice will be considered.Northwest offers the support and resources to build and grow a busy practice in an attractive and growing mid-sized Texas city with high demand for GI services. And to make a difference in the community by partnering in our mission of delivering the highest quality of care and positive outcomes to patients and families. Position highlights:BC/BE GastroenterologyEmployed positionOutpatient with IP & ER consultsCall shared with community GI physiciansGI/Endoscopic procedures - EGDs, colonoscopiesAdvanced procedures strongly preferred - EUS, ERCPResources to develop a busy, sustainable practice Attractive compensation package with generous base salaryProductivity and Quality bonuses for added earnings potentialFull Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, ST & LT DisabilityPTO, CME, 401(k), Medical malpractice insuranceSign-on bonus and Relocation assistanceLoan repayment assistance may also be availableTexas has no state income tax & is a tort reform stateNorthwest Texas Healthcare System provides comprehensive acute care and outpatient services to the 500,000+ residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. With physicians in over 40 specialties, Northwest is known in Texas and throughout the Southwest and surrounding states for cardiac, stroke, emergency, and childrens services. The Heart Hospital at Northwest is the only dedicated, specialty heart hospital in the Panhandle, and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. As the Trauma Center for the 26-county Texas Panhandle and certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center, the hospital treats over 64,000 patients in its Emergency Department each year. Northwest Childrens Hospital is the Panhandles primary Pediatric provider, with nearly all Pediatric subspecialties available through the Hospital and Alliance Regional Health Network. Womens and Maternity services, Surgical services including the da Vinci Robotic system, Primary Care, and inpatient Behavioral Health care combine with other key specialties to make Northwest the healthcare system of choice in the region. NWTHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies.Amarillo, TX: At 3,672 feet altitude with consistent breezes and low humidity, Amarillo enjoys 270 days of sunshine annually and four distinct seasons. Top-rated schools, upscale neighborhoods with views, and well-appointed country clubs offer families and individuals an exceptional quality of life. Outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful at nearby Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest canyon in the United States. World class skiing and snowboarding can be found in Taos, NM, only a 5 hour drive away. Amarillo boasts a vibrant cultural arts scene including a Symphony, Ballet, Opera, museums, and art galleries. Sports teams, diverse restaurants and cuisine, great shopping, annual festivals, and a historic downtown with a brand new baseball park and minor league team combine to present a variety of entertainment options. With a metro area population of 300,000 and an international airport with quick flights to other Texas and U.S. cities, Amarillo is an emerging city with abundant opportunities!