Gastroenterologist Physician- Embrace the Outdoors in Rural Louisiana - Opelousas General Health System

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:

• Sign-On Bonus 
• Student Loan Repayment 
• Resident Educational Stipend Program 
• Relocation Assistance (up to $10,000) 
• 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. 

Position Highlights

• Focus on general Gastroenterology 
• Clinic schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am- 5:00pm, with a half day on Friday 
• On-call duty: 15 days per month (can pick up more days if interested) 
• 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
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