Gastroenterologist

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Medical debt assistance

Malpractice coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) in Florence, AL, seeks a board-certified/eligible gastroenterologist to join an established practice in a state-of-the-art facility opened in 2018. The team includes 3 GI physicians and 2 APPs, with access to an advanced endoscopy lab and ERCP capabilities.

Options for hospital employment or private practice with a recruiting agreement are available. Visa sponsorship (O-1, J-1) may be arranged through ARC and HHS programs.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Experience in advanced GI procedures such as ERCP and colonoscopy.
• Licensed to practice in Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative team of 3 GI physicians and 2 APPs.
• Provide interpretation and management of GI conditions and perform endoscopic procedures.
• Participate in patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Contribute to a modern endoscopy lab and program growth.

Skills

Gastroenterology expertise

Endoscopy

ERCP experience

Education

MD/DO

Gastroenterology Fellowship

Job description

Job Description

North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC), located in Florence, AL, just 73 miles from Huntsville, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist to join an established practice in the heart of northwest Alabama.

Position Highlights

Practice Structure

• Options for hospital-employed or private practice with a recruiting agreement.

• Join a collaborative team of 3 Gastroenterologists and 2 APPs.

Flexible Scheduling

• Choose between traditional practice or 7 on/7 off schedule models.

Modern Facilities

• State-of-the-art facility opened in 2018.

• Advanced endoscopy lab with:

  • 4 video procedure rooms.

  • 15 preparation/recovery bays.

  • Specialty procedures room equipped for ERCP and navigational bronchoscopy with large display monitors.

Visa Sponsorship

• O-1 and J-1 visa sponsorship available through ARC and HHS programs.

Compensation and Benefits Package

• Competitive base salary with wRVU production incentives.

• CME allowance.

• Generous sign-on bonus.

• Medical debt assistance and consultative services through Navigate Student Loans.

• Relocation allowance.

• Residency stipend for eligible candidates.

• Comprehensive malpractice coverage.

• Full health benefits and retirement plans.

• Marketing and practice growth support.

About the Hospital

North Alabama Medical Center serves as a regional facility with more than 200 physicians on staff who represent more than 42 specialty areas of medicine. The 263-bed facility which opened in 2018, offers the community's only open-heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. As a Level III Trauma Center, NAMC serves as the primary referral center northwest Alabama, south-central Tennessee, and northeast Mississippi.

Join an exceptional team and enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a beautiful, welcoming community!