Physician - Gastroenterologist

Opelousas General Health System; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Allowance ($4,000/year)

30 Days of Paid Time Off

Health Benefits

Retirement – 457b

Social Security Replacement (7.65%)

Employer retirement contribution 5%

Health Benefits - start date

Job summary

A community health care provider in Opelousas, Louisiana, is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Gastroenterologist to join their team. This role emphasizes diagnosing and treating digestive disorders with strong collaboration support from specialists. The position offers a competitive compensation package and is open to J1 Visa candidates. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree with residency in Gastroenterology and possess a commitment to delivering quality healthcare in a collaborative environment. Benefits include generous paid time off and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a residency in Gastroenterology.
• Residents/Fellows are encouraged to apply early.
• Strong support from collaborative specialties required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat digestive disorders.
• Participate in a collaborative team environment.
• Manage patient care effectively.
• Collaborate with general surgery and hospitalists.
• Academic teaching of Medical Students when possible.
• Competitive compensation with wRVU productivity bonus.

Skills

Diagnosing digestive disorders

Collaborative care

General Gastroenterology

Patient management

Education

Medical degree and residency in Gastroenterology

Tools

Cerner EMR

eClinicalWorks

Job description

Are you passionate about diagnosing and treating digestive disorders? Opelousas General Health System is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Gastroenterologist to join our skilled team. Residents/Fellows are encouraged to apply early!

Employed Physician Incentives

• Malpractice- Paid by Hospital
• CME Allowance ($4,000/year)
• 30 Days of Paid Time Off, 5 days of Extended Illness Time and 5 CME days per year
• Retirement – 3 components
• 457b-tax deferred
• Social Security Replacement (7.65% of Physician's Salary)
• Hospital Contributes 5% of Physician's Salary into Retirement Account
• Health Benefits- 1st of the month following start date.

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Position Highlights

• Focus on general Gastroenterology
• Clinic schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am- 5:00pm, with a half day on Friday
• Will support J1 Visa candidates
• Strong support from collaborative specialties such as general surgery
• Hospitalists onsite
• Competitive compensation package with wRVU productivity bonus included
• Open to employed or independent position
• Hospital EMR: Cerner / Clinic EMR: eClinicalWorks
• Work-Life Balance
• Patient Diversity (dynamic & fulfilling patient care experience)
• Opportunity to be involved in Academics through teaching Medical Students
• 2 hours from New Orleans; 3 hours from Houston
• 30 minutes to Lafayette Airport with direct flights to Dallas, Houston, Atlanta & Charlotte

ABOUT US

Since 1957, Opelousas General Health System has been dedicated to the provision of quality health care through its strong commitment and high standards. Central to the success of OGHS's commitment for excellence is the presence of an outstanding and highly qualified staff of physicians, nurses, technologists, and other personnel who provide professional treatment in a caring environment. Serving as the region's referral medical center, OGHS is the area's most comprehensive community health care facility offering a wide range of medical specialties/subspecialties and state-of-the-art technology available today. We are Acadiana's first designated "Baby Friendly" facility since 2015.

Opelousas General Health System is a community non-profit health system governed by a local board of directors. OGHS is comprised of two hospital campuses and 15 plus WellSmart Health primary care and specialty clinics throughout St. Landry, Lafayette, and Acadia parishes. Our primary service area covers 3-4 parishes with over 100,000 lives. We currently employ more than 40 providers including General Surgery, Anesthesiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Family Medicine, Pulmonary Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Orthopedics, and Pain Management. We have the latest in Robotic Technology including DaVinci, MAKO and Excelsius GPS.

With our location being in the heart of Cajun and Creole Heritage, we are only a 20-minute drive to Lafayette, one-hour drive to Baton Rouge, and two-hour drive to New Orleans.

OGHS is a 181-bed full service medical center as complete and as inclusive as any referral hospital in the state. The Main Campus, South Campus, and Sunset Campus facilities are in St. Landry Parish. OGHS is the second largest employer in Opelousas with over 1,000 employees.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY

South Louisiana is a location that's easy to call home. Located right in the heart and soul of Cajun Country, we have a Joie de Vivre (Joy of Life) like no other. From world famous Cajun cuisine to unmistakable Cajun and Zydeco music and the Arts, you are sure to experience Southern Hospitality at its finest. Opelousas is a great place to use your feet, whether strolling over the 19th-century brick sidewalks lining its historic district or participating in the city's deep Zydeco music tradition by dancing at a local club or festival. Opelousas is Louisiana's third-oldest city and is part of the state's Main Street Program with its downtown cluster of antique shops, boutiques and restaurants serving Cajun cuisine. Visitors can see antebellum, Victorian, and early 20th-century buildings on a walk-through town, including the "Hidden Capital of Louisiana," which served as the governor's mansion during the Civil War. A trip to the historic Le Vieux Village, with its 19th-century cottages, Orphan Train exhibit and Jim Bowie display about the famous one-time Opelousas resident, adds historical context to the Cajun and Creole folkways still in such vibrant evidence to today, while the Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino is among the city's newest attractions.