GI | Gastroenterology in Texas | #1 midsize city in U.S. for growth
Job Description
Our organization, a 495-bed acute care medical facility situated in Amarillo, Texas, delivers extensive acute care and outpatient services to over 500,000 residents in the Texas Panhandle and nearby areas. We are currently seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our employed group, Northwest Physicians Group.
Opportunity Highlights:- Employed position
- Involvement in endoscopic procedures, including EGD and scopes
- Significant potential for advanced procedures such as ERCP and EUS
- Shared on-call responsibilities with local GI physicians
- Highly competitive base salary
- Productivity incentives
- Commencement bonus and relocation assistance
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO), continuing medical education (CME), and coverage for licenses, dues, and subscriptions
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions and a stock purchase plan at a discount
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- No state income tax in Texas, along with tort reform protections
Our facility is recognized as a tertiary care center and teaching hospital, renowned for its cardiac, stroke, emergency, and pediatric services. As a Level II and Lead Trauma Center for the 26-county Texas Panhandle, we serve over 64,000 patients annually in our emergency department. Our services include a Children’s Hospital, The Childbirth Center, and various surgical specialties such as robotics, cardiothoracic, vascular, neurosurgery, bariatrics, head and neck, orthopedics, and orthopedic trauma. We are operated by a subsidiary of a major healthcare management company.
Living in Amarillo, Texas:- Experience a unique blend of expansive skies, working ranches, and warm Texas hospitality alongside a thriving modern economy.
- Benefit from living in the second fastest-growing economy among midsized cities in the U.S.
- Enjoy a high altitude of 3,671 feet with 270 days of sunshine, gentle breezes, low humidity, and four distinct seasons.
- Relish a high quality of life in a safe, welcoming mid-sized community of 250,000 residents.
- Commute stress-free with a drive to work taking 15 minutes or less, free from heavy traffic.
- Practice medicine in a community and state that are friendly to both businesses and healthcare professionals.
- Maximize your earnings with lower housing prices and living expenses compared to other Texas cities.
- Access award-winning public schools recognized with National Blue Ribbon awards.
- Explore outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, or horseback riding at nearby Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the U.S.
- Enjoy recreational activities like golfing at beautiful courses, guided hunting, or fishing for Walleye at Lake Meredith.
- Immerse yourself in a vibrant cultural scene featuring a symphony, ballet, opera, art galleries, museums, and live jazz performances.
- Engage in family-friendly outings in our revitalized downtown, which boasts diverse dining options, live music, and a new minor league baseball park.
- Take advantage of quick getaways from a modern airport with direct flights to major Texas cities, Denver, and Las Vegas.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
