Grace Health System has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Gastroenterologist to join a large, multidisciplinary team of physicians at a new state-of-the-art facility in Lubbock, Texas. Our GI department currently features two well-established physicians who do a mix of advanced and nonadvanced procedures. The physicians run a busy practice featuring an average of 20 clinic patients per day along with roughly 10 scopes per day. This is a great chance to join a rapidly expanding group that has a catchment area of 1.2 million people. In addition, several area GI physicians will be retiring from practice over the next few years. In this role, you will be given both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities as well as autonomy over your practice. As such, this is a great position for those seeking professional growth. Be part of a mission-driven and leading-edge medical organization providing comprehensive care to patients throughout West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.

• Employed position with a competitive compensation package, including an income guarantee, no state income tax, relocation assistance, sign-on bonus, and much more
• New GI facilities with newly updated, top of the line endoscopes
• Integrated electronic health record (EPIC)
• Autonomy over your practice
• Mix of inpatient and outpatient care
• Strong established referral network
• Experienced physicians and new graduates are encouraged to apply
• J1 visa applicants welcome to apply
• Advanced endoscopy skills such as ERCP or EUS are welcomed but not necessary

Where You’ll Work

Grace Health System is the most clinically-integrated health network in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, offering progressive, multi-specialty care as part of the Covenant Health family. Founded in 2006, the network includes the state-of-the-art Grace Surgical Hospital, several satellite campuses, and Grace Clinic — an award-winning, 100,000-square-foot facility with a full lab and imaging center, and an in-house pharmacy. Through growth and innovation, Grace is dedicated to delivering quality care and value to its patients.

Where You’ll Live

Lubbock is the medical hub for West Texas and Eastern New Mexico with a strong multicultural metro population of 324,553. Lubbock offers the most comprehensive health care services available between Dallas and Phoenix. Known nationwide as a great place to raise a family, Lubbock residents enjoy modest traffic, low cost of living, and great seasonal weather. The symphony, an active art community and excellent recreational activities make Lubbock an ideal place to settle down. For quick getaways or longer trips, Lubbock has daily direct flights to Denver, Dallas, Austin, Houston, and Las Vegas. Lubbock also has top-tier schools at all levels of education, both private and public.

Who You’ll Work For

Covenant Health is a comprehensive health network serving West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Part of the Providence family, Covenant employs more than 12,000, including 600 physicians at five hospitals, with more than 975 beds, and 20 clinics. Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, Covenant includes multiple Centers of Excellence, including the Joe Arrington Cancer Center and the Covenant NeuroScience Institute. It is dedicated to its mission to serve all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 17085