JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Gastroenterologist
• Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
• Location: Mountain Home, AR
• Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Weekday office hours
• Call Schedule: 10 days of call per month & weekend call 1:4
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults with endocrine disorders including diabetes
• Patient Volume/Census: To be built collaboratively; Diabetes Clinic support in place
• Case Mix: Endocrine disorders with a focus on diabetes care
FACILITY INFORMATION
?• Clinic within 0.5 mile of Hospital and GI Lab
• Office equipment available: 4 procedure rooms in Endoscopy, State-of-the-Art Equipment
• Specialty Backup: Yes – collaboration with APRN and RN Diabetes Educator
• Support Staff Available: 2 GI physicians, full clinic support team, including clinical educators and nursing staff
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: No (100% outpatient)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Salary: $700,000 base salary plus production bonus opportunity
• Bonuses: Commencement bonus
• Relocation: Assistance provided
• Loan Repayment: Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Insurance:
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan: Included
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Allowance included
• Additional Perks: New specialty service line, supportive infrastructure
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Outpatient management of endocrine disorders
• Diabetes management and education collaboration with clinical team
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Arkansas medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
• Certifications: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Endocrinology
• Experience: Preferred but not required for qualified candidates
• Other Qualifications:
- Strong interest in building a new specialty service line
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Establish and grow a new endocrinology practice at Baxter Health
• Collaborate with a well-established Diabetes Clinic and clinical educators
• Provide outpatient care for a broad range of endocrine conditions
• Contribute to patient education and chronic disease management
• Support hospital’s mission to expand specialty care access