Gastroenterology Physician

Arlington HealthCare; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Quincy, Illinois, is seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to join their expanding department. This outpatient role offers a supportive environment with a strong focus on clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and teamwork. The organization is recognized for its commitment to high-quality care and offers competitive compensation in a welcoming community.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or eligible if newly trained.
• Commitment to clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Join a recognized organization to expand the Gastroenterology Department.
• Provide outpatient care with a maximum call of 10 days per month.
• Inpatient coverage includes 6 weeks per year.

Skills

Clinical Excellence

Patient Satisfaction

Teamwork

Education

Board Certified

Job description

Job ID: 8317

Practice Details

• Seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to join a recognized '100 Best Places to Work in Health Care' organization and expand its Gastroenterology Department by adding additional physicians at its modern, main clinic building.
• Outpatient position with a maximum call of 10 days per month, serving as backup to the GI Hospitalist.
• Sub-specialty support is available across virtually all fields. Blessing Hospital, connected via air-bridge to the physician office building, offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including lab, x-ray, MRI, and extremity CT in the diagnostic center.
• A Hospitalist program manages inpatient admissions.

• The employer is hiring two Gastroenterologist Hospitalists for 24/7 hospital coverage and seeks a GI specialist for a predominantly outpatient role.
• Inpatient coverage includes 6 weeks per year, increasing to 3 weeks if a second GI is hired.
• ERCP and EUS are optional procedures.
• The facility is a 327-bed acute-care hospital in Quincy, Illinois, a not-for-profit, independent hospital committed to high-quality, compassionate care using advanced technology in state-of-the-art facilities.
• This hospital has received a Grade A safety rating from the Leapfrog Group for two consecutive years, reflecting excellent safety outcomes.
• All physicians are expected to be Board Certified or eligible if newly trained, committed to clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and teamwork. Physician satisfaction and retention are high, and the organization seeks to maintain this success.

About Employer

• A group of over 70 employed physicians, advanced practitioners, and allied health providers across 17 specialties.
• The largest healthcare provider in the Tri-State Area (West Central Illinois, Northeast Missouri, Southeast Iowa), serving a population of 300,000.
• Operates a 307-bed regional referral center in Quincy and Illini Community Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Pittsfield, Illinois.
• As a not-for-profit entity, the system accepts patients regardless of economic or insurance status.
• Recognized as one of the '100 Best Places to Work in Health Care' by Modern Healthcare and among the top 8% of hospitals nationally for IT development.

Recruiter's Insight

Earn More and Pay Less. Starting salary for Gastroenterology ranges from $150,000 to $300,000 more than comparable positions in Chicago and St. Louis, with a cost of living 30% lower, offering significant financial advantages and quality of life benefits such as building a dream home, paying down student loans, and early retirement.

Income Potential. The role offers the potential to earn in the top 75th percentile nationally.

Housing Market. Average home prices are around $108,620, with larger homes (e.g., a 5-bedroom/4-bath, 3,374 sq ft) selling for approximately $255,000, facilitating substantial savings and a good quality of life.

The Community. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, the community hosts various events throughout the year for families and newcomers.

About Employer. Committed to its physicians and staff, it maintains high retention rates through competitive compensation and quality of life in the community.

Closest Major Cities

• 111 miles to Saint Louis, MO
• 178 miles to Kansas City, MO
• 241 miles to Chicago, IL

Colleges and Universities

• John Wood Community College
• Quincy University
• Western Illinois University
• Southeastern Community College
• Truman State University

Recreation

• The Quincy park system includes 28 parks, a golf course, playgrounds, and pools over 900 acres.

Shopping

• Quincy Mall offers a variety of stores, serving as the premier shopping destination in the region.