Gastroenterologist | $750K Guaranteed + $100K Sign-On | Full-Time | 7-On/7-Off

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputable healthcare organization in Southern IL to recruit a Gastroenterologist to join its growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding practice in a collaborative environment while enjoying exceptional compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a predictable schedule.

Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options | Traditional or 7-on / 7-off

Practice Highlights

• Growing Gastroenterology practice with dedicated clinic and surgery block time
  
• Supportive healthcare system focused on high-quality, patient-centered care
  
• Dedicated APPs in clinic + Epic EMR
  
• Minimal call responsibilities due to low census volume with locum tenens providers taking first call
  

What You Can Expect

Compensation & Incentives

• $750,000 guaranteed salary + $100,000 sign-on bonus
  
• 5 days of paid CME time + $3,500 annual CME stipend
  
• $1,000 annual CME technology allowance
  
• $750 tech stipend every 5 years
  
• Up to $15,000 relocation assistance
  
• Opportunity to earn additional compensation based on eligibility and performance
  

Call Compensation

• $500 per call shift
  
• Call pay is credited toward the guaranteed compensation until the guarantee is exceeded
  
• Once the guarantee is exceeded, additional call pay is paid on top of the guaranteed compensation
  

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
  
• 401(k) and 457(b) retirement options
  
• Hospital-provided medical malpractice coverage
  
• DEA, state licensing, board certification, and maintenance fees covered
  
• Access to public student loan forgiveness programs
  
• J-1 visa sponsorship support for qualified candidates
  

Schedule & Work Expectations

Traditional Schedule: Monday through Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | 40 hours per week

• Four-day workweek options are available
  
• On working weeks, responsibilities include a mix of clinic visits (15–18 patients per day), procedure days, and hospital consultations
  
• The 40-hour workweek consists of 36 hours of direct patient care and 4 hours of administrative time
  
• No satellite clinic coverage is required
  
• Shared after-hours and weekend call coverage
  
• 7 on/ 7off Schedule
  
• Off weeks are completely off, with Nurse Practitioners (NPs) providing clinic coverage to ensure continuity of care
  
• Annual Schedule: Approximately 182 working days per year
  
• Call expectations: Provide 24/7 call coverage throughout the entire on-week, including weekends (not limited to regular business hours)
  
• After-Hours Call and Weekend Coverage (system-wide)
  
• Locum tenens providers are available to handle first-call responsibilities, helping keep the call burden light
  
• Call responsibilities are generally minimal, with dedicated locum coverage available
  

Endoscopy vs. Inpatient Consultations

• Patient Mix: Primarily outpatient-focused, with approximately 60% outpatient and 40% inpatient (endo suite)
  
• Clinic Volume: Approximately 15–18 patients per day
  
• Procedure Location: All procedures are performed in-hospital in a dedicated two-room endoscopy suite with dedicated staff and anesthesia support
  
  • The facility does not currently operate a freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
    

A dedicated outpatient endoscopy center is expected to be established within the next 2–5 years

Average Procedures Per Day

• System-Wide Target: Approximately 50 procedures per week
  

Individual physicians:

• 1–2 procedure days per week and gradually ramp up to 4–5 days per week as referral base develops
  
• Average Inpatient Consult Volume
  
• Inpatient consultation volume is relatively low, averaging approximately 5 consults per day
  
• Locum tenens providers handle first-call responsibilities
  

What We Are Looking For

• MD/DO, Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Gastroenterology
  
• Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain one
  

If you are an experienced Gastroenterologist looking for strong compensation, professional support, and a schedule that provides meaningful time away from work, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!