Physician - Outpatient Gastroenterologist

Hospital Sisters Health System•Springfield, IL

5d•$750,000•Onsite

About The Position

HSHS Medical Group is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible gastroenterologist to join its Springfield, Illinois team. The position is based at the HSHS Medical Group Springfield Pavilion and offers an outpatient-focused practice supported by a multispecialty medical group of more than 350 providers across 60 clinics in central and southern Illinois, with a robust primary care referral base. The practice provides opportunities to develop procedural interests and help shape and grow the Springfield GI program. Candidates with advanced GI training, including ERCP, are of particular interest. The location can support J-1 and H-1B visa candidates. The role offers a weekday clinic schedule, with the option of a four-day workweek. There is no required hospital call; call responsibilities are limited to the physician’s own clinic patients, similar to a traditional outpatient practice. Compensation is listed at $750,000, with a two-year salary guarantee. Additional recruitment offerings include student loan assistance, a fellowship stipend, a sign-on bonus, and paid relocation. HSHS is a Catholic, nonprofit integrated healthcare delivery system with 13 hospitals across Illinois and Wisconsin. The organization describes its culture as grounded in respect, care, competence, and joy, and focused on continually improving patient care, processes, and outcomes. HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption for colleagues. HSHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology.
M.D., D.O., or MBBS; a clinical doctorate is required.
Unrestricted Illinois medical license and DEA prior to start.
Licensed physician in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Maintain a state controlled-substance license and Federal DEA when applicable to the specialty.
Successfully completed, or be in the process of completing, an accredited residency program.
Competence in delivering healthcare services to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Nice To Haves

Advanced GI training, including ERCP, is of particular interest.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient gastroenterology care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Provide call coverage limited to the physician’s own clinic patients; no hospital call is required.
Help shape and grow the Springfield GI program.
Develop procedural interests within the outpatient-focused practice.

Benefits

Two-year salary guarantee.
Up to $150,000 in student loan assistance.
$2,500 monthly fellowship stipend starting upon signed contract.
Sign-on bonus.
Paid relocation.
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement benefits, including HSHS contributions and retirement plan match options.
Education assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
Adoption assistance of up to $7,500.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
ID theft coverage.
Colleague rewards and recognition program.
Discount program.
Dedicated marketing to help build the practice.
Eligible employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness program participation.