Gastroenterology Physician

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Gastroenterologist Physician to join our gastroenterology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for Decatur Morgan GI clinic, procedures, surgery coverage, as well as call rotation. This recruitment aims to prevent patient migration within the hospitals primary and secondary service areas, and is apart of succession planning for retiring physicians.

You would be joining our established Gastroenterology clinic staffed with an advanced and experienced GI nurse practitioner and experienced staff which provides you with an opportunity to grow our GI division alongside an established team. We currently have a GI Hospitalist and two Hospital GI Nurse Practitioners on site Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm that cover all inpatient / ED consults during those hours. The incoming GI will be in call rotation for night and weekend coverage. The current call volume is 0 to 1 call per weekday night and 3 to 5 call volume average for weekend coverage. Weekend coverage will also consist of rounding and covering consults averaging 6 to 10 consults.

This position offers an

• Excellent compensation package including a highly competitive salary with wRVU-based incentives
• Paid vacation
• CME allowance
• Health and life insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• 401K plan with employer contribution
• Investment opportunity in a Hospital / Physician owned Ambulatory Surgery Center with less than three-year payback on the initial investment.

Decatur Morgan Hospital is an award-winning, community hospital serving Morgan County, Alabama. An affiliate of the Huntsville Health System and the second largest hospital, Decatur Morgan provides innovative medical care at five locations to serve you. More than 400 providers of various specialties make up our medical staff, providing outstanding care to our community. As the largest employer in the county, our nurses, clinicians, technicians, and support staff comprise a team of more than 1,800 professionals dedicated to Morgan County.

Decatur is a charming community on the Tennessee River, located just 30 minutes outside of Huntsville, and a short driving distance to cities such as Nashville and Birmingham. The city has a vibrant arts scene, countless outdoor activities, a rich history, an active and walkable downtown, and more. With rich quality of life and affordable living, Decatur is receiving national attention as the most diverse and affordable suburb in Alabama. Decatur City Schools mission is to provide an innovative learning community committed to academic excellence and meeting the unique needs of every individual. Students of Decatur City have incredible opportunities to participate in STEM programs, arts, and extracurricular activities. To sum it up, Decatur is caring, fun, entrepreneurial, diverse, creative, nature filled, historic, and overall good small-town living.