JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title: Gastroenterologist
- Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
- Location: Mountain Home, AR
- Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic
- Coverage Type: Clinical, Outpatient Only
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Weekday office hours (exact hours TBD)
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
- EMR System: Not specified
- Specialty Backup: Yes collaboration with APRN and RN Diabetes Educator
- Support Staff Available: Full clinic support team, including clinical educators and nursing
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: No (100% outpatient)
- Credentialing Timeline: TBD
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary: Competitive 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
