Gastroenterology Opening – Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Outpatient-Focused Practice | No Call | No Weekends | Up to $400K

A respected integrated healthcare system in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Gastroenterologist to join a growing Specialty Care program focused on expanding GI access and continuity of care.
This opportunity offers an outpatient-focused schedule, dedicated procedure time, strong support staff, and excellent work-life balance with no unassigned call, weekends, or holiday responsibilities.

Position Highlights

• Monday-Friday schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Outpatient-focused GI practice
• One dedicated procedure day per week
• No weekends
• No holidays
• No unassigned call
• Strong nursing and administrative support

Compensation & Benefits
Compensation

• $380,000-$400,000 compensation package
• Recruitment and relocation incentives available

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Up to $200,000 in student loan repayment assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Federal retirement plan with employer matching
• Approximately 50 days paid time off annually
• CME support
• Malpractice coverage with tail included
• No RVU pressure
• No non-compete restrictions

Responsibilities

• Perform GI consultations, evaluations, follow-up visits, and longitudinal care
• Diagnose and manage gastrointestinal diseases, including:
  • Chronic liver disease
  • Hepatitis C
  • General GI disorders
• Perform standard GI procedures including:
  • EGD
  • Colonoscopy
  • PEG placement
  • Paracentesis
• Provide conscious sedation during procedures
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
• Support inpatient consultative GI services as needed
• Participate in quality improvement and process initiatives

Practice Details

• Average clinic volume: 10-14 patients per day
• Average procedure volume: 6-8 procedures on procedure days
• No ERCP or advanced endoscopy requirements
• Dedicated nursing support with growing specialty care infrastructure

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
• DEA eligible

Preferred Experience

• General GI and routine endoscopy experience
• Interest in developing and growing a specialty service
• Experience serving rural or underserved communities

Why Poplar Bluff, Missouri?
Poplar Bluff offers:

• Low cost of living
• Family-friendly community
• Access to lakes, parks, hiking, and outdoor recreation
• Easy drive to St. Louis, Memphis, and Little Rock
• Relaxed pace of life with strong community support

For more information contact: Stephen.kanfer@optigygroup.com 954.263.5115