Gastroenterologist Employment | 70 mi N. of Austin, TX | Flexible Schedule of Outpatient vs. GI Lab - Ardent Health Services

Gastroenterologist Employment | 70 mi N. of Austin, TX | Flexible Schedule of Outpatient vs. GI Lab

As a multi-specialty group affiliated with Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, Wellstone Health Partners is searching for a BE/BC general or an advanced endoscopy-trained Gastroenterologist to join an established, employed practice in Harker Heights, Texas (1 hr. N of Austin/2 hr. from Dallas) with a service area of approximately 500,000.

About Your Work:​

• Wellstone Health Partners (16 Physicians/ 11 APPs) has a GI team of 1 Physician (Advanced Endo trained) and 2 APPs
• Experienced support staff/ dedicated MA
• Flexible Schedule: Up to 5 days/week in the GI Lab (provider preference)
• ERCP/EUS available
• Located in Harker Heights on the campus of the medical center
• Inpatient and Outpatient
• Endoscopy Lab blocks currently M-F AM and clinic PM
• Call 10 days per month with excess call pay
• Excellent community reputation for ease of access and high-quality care

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base Salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

Awards: Among its many accolades, Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an “A” Safety Rated facility by The Leapfrog Group (Spring 2024).

About the Hospital:
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights (SMCHH) is an 83-bed acute care hospital that opened in 2012 in Harker Heights, Texas, offering an array of services such as a Cardiology, Emergency Services, and a Level IV Trauma Designated Emergency Room, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more. Our award-winning staff provides patient care with dignity and respect.  We are also Joint Commission Accredited, an Accredited Chest Pain Center, and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center.

About the Community:

• Located in Central Texas 70 miles north of Austin and 148 mi S. of Dallas in one of the fastest growing Texas MSAs
• Housing, Cost of Living, and Crime Rate substantially lower than the national average
• With 2 large recreational lakes, outdoor activities including boating, water skiing, fishing, hiking, biking, and hunting
• Residents enjoy high-performing schools and proximity to multiple Universities and Colleges including the University of Texas, University of Texas A&M, Baylor University, University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, Central Texas College, and Temple College. 
• No state income tax