Gastroenterologist

HealthYes is recruiting a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist for a permanent, hospital-employed opportunity in the Summit, Arkansas, area of the Ozarks. This position offers a $755,000 base salary, additional production-based earning potential, an established gastroenterology team, advanced endoscopy resources, and the opportunity to practice in one of the most scenic communities in the Ozarks. J-1 and H-1B visa candidates are encouraged to apply.

Position Highlights

• $750,000 guaranteed base salary
• Sign-on Bonus
• Additional production-bonus opportunity
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Potential educational assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Hospital-employed position
• Join experienced gastroenterologists
• Established gastroenterology and advanced-endoscopy program
• ERCP mentorship available
• Dedicated endoscopy procedure rooms
• Certified gastroenterology nurses in the GI laboratory
• Modern endoscopy equipment
• Clinic located close to the hospital and GI laboratory
• J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship available

Gastroenterology Program

The incoming physician will join gastroenterologists with more than 17 years of experience. Current gastroenterologists perform ERCP and are available to mentor a physician interested in developing or expanding advanced procedural skills. The established gastroenterology service provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for conditions involving the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts, liver, gallbladder, biliary system, and pancreas. Available services include:

• Upper endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• ERCP
• Endoscopic ultrasound
• Interventional endoscopy
• Esophageal manometry
• Gastrointestinal bleeding management
• Inflammatory bowel disease care
• Hepatology services
• Gastrointestinal cancer evaluation
• Pancreatic and biliary care

Schedule and Call

• Full-time employed schedule
• Eight to ten days of calls per month
• Call schedule includes one weekend per month
• Clinic, procedure, inpatient, and call responsibilities are coordinated within the gastroenterology team
• Complete clinic hours, procedure-block allocation, inpatient rounding expectations, and call-response requirements will be reviewed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions
• Provide inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology consultations
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
• Conduct colon-cancer screening and surveillance
• Diagnose and manage inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, reflux disease, and pancreaticobiliary conditions
• Develop individualized treatment and follow-up plans
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists, advanced practice providers, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, nurses, and primary care physicians
• Maintain complete and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in shared call coverage
• Support quality, safety, and performance-improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency
• Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
• Active Arkansas medical license or eligibility to obtain one
• Eligibility for applicable medical-staff appointment and clinical privileges
• Strong endoscopic, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within an established multidisciplinary program
• ERCP experience is welcomed but not required; mentorship is available

Compensation and Benefits

• $755,000 base salary
• Production-based bonus opportunity
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Potential educational assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Professional liability insurance
• CME support
• Additional employed-physician benefits

Visa Sponsorship

Qualified physicians requiring the following immigration support are encouraged to apply:

• J-1 visa sponsorship
• H-1B visa sponsorship

Life in the Ozark Lakes Region

Summit Arkansas, is located in North-Central Arkansas near two lakes and three rivers. The region offers boating, fishing, hiking, biking, golf, and year-round outdoor recreation within a community known for its manageable cost of living, quality schools, and relaxed pace. This opportunity may appeal to a gastroenterologist seeking significant earning potential, an established procedural program, and the ability to build a long-term practice in a scenic regional healthcare market.

Confidential Application

Apply confidentially through HealthYes Staffing Network. A recruiter will review your background, discuss the compensation and call structure, and provide the complete client profile after qualification. Your CV will not be submitted to an employer without your knowledge and permission. HealthYes Staffing Network — Connecting People, Building Futures.