Physician-Gastroenterology

Company: Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

Gastroenterologist needed in west Texas / No state income tax Universal Health Services, Inc. Amarillo, TX 79106 - Accepts J1 Visas: No - Accepts H1B Visas: No - Loan Assistance:Not Specified - Practice Type:Hospital Employee - Academic Opportunity:No - Remote Opportunity:No - Verified Date:01/24/2020 - Job ID: Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed acute care medical center located in Amarillo, TX, has been providing high quality medical care to the residents of west Texas and the Panhandle since 1924. The hospital is now recruiting a Gastroenterologist for an employed position with our employed multispecialty physician group. This is an excellent opportunity to quickly build a practice in an attractive and growing community with high demand for GI services. And to make a difference in the community by partnering in our mission of delivering the highest quality of care and positive outcomes to patients and families. Position highlights: - BC/BE Gastroenterology - Employed position - Call shared with community GI physicians - GI/Endoscopic procedures - Rapid practice start-up due to community need - Attractive compensation package with generous base salary - Productivity and Quality bonuses - Full Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, ST & LT Disability - PTO, CME, 401(k), Medical malpractice insurance - Sign-on bonus and Relocation assistance - Loan repayment assistance may also be available - Texas has no state income tax & is a tort reform state Northwest Texas Healthcare System provides comprehensive acute care and outpatient services to the 500,000+ residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. With physicians in over 40 specialties, Northwest is known in Texas and throughout the Southwest for cardiac, stroke, emergency, and children's services. The Heart Hospital at Northwest is the only dedicated, specialty heart hospital in the Panhandle, and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. As a Level III Trauma Center and certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center, the hospital treats over 64,000 patients in its Emergency Department each year. Northwest Children's Hospital is the Panhandle's primary Pediatric provider, with nearly all Pediatric subspecialties available through the Hospital and Alliance Regional Health Network. Women's and Maternity services, Surgical services including the da Vinci Robotic system, Primary Care, and inpatient Behavioral Health care combine with other key specialties to make Northwest the healthcare system of choice in the region. NWTHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the largest and most respected healthcare management companies. Amarillo, TX: At 3,672 feet altitude with consistent breezes and low humidity, Amarillo enjoys 270 days of sunshine annually and four distinct seasons. Top-rated schools, upscale neighborhoods with views, and well-appointed country clubs offer families and individuals an exceptional quality of life. Outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful at nearby Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest canyon in the United States. World class skiing and snowboarding can be found in Taos, NM, only a 5 hour drive away. Amarillo boasts a vibrant cultural arts scene including a Symphony, Ballet, Opera, museums, and art galleries. Sports teams, diverse restaurants and cuisine, great shopping, annual festivals, and a historic downtown with a brand new baseball park and minor league team combine to present a variety of entertainment options. With the metro area population approaching 300,000 and an international airport with quick flights to other Texas and U.S. cities, Amarillo is an emerging city with abundant opportunities!

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