Closest International Airports:
- 253 miles: Kansas City, MO (MCI / KMCI) Kansas City International Airport
- 338 miles: Memphis, TN (MEM / KMEM) Memphis International Airport
Gastroenterologist Needed in Northwest Arkansas
Physician:
Gastroenterology (GI)
Market: Metropolitan 1 (50,000 to 250,000)
Job ID:6414
Verified Date:09/18/2023
Loan Repayment:Yes
Sign on Bonus:Yes
Practice Type:
Employed
Accept J1 Visa:No
Accept H1b Visa:No Response
Permanent: Full time
Gastroenterology (GI)
What you need to know:
Practice Details
- Join A Busy Hospital-Owned Clinic
- Employed position
- ERCP and EUS Preferred
- 50+ Provider Referral Base
- Remodeled Endoscopy Suite
- Hospitalist Program in Place
Compensation Details
- Commencement bonus
- Assistance with medical education debt
- CME expenses
- Relocation assistance
Community Details
- Nestled in the foothills of the Ozarks, our area offers incredible natural beauty and abundant opportunities for entertainment and recreation.
- Find culture in our museums and theaters, take pleasure in our world class restaurants and shops, spend the day on one of our many golf courses, relax while fishing or boating on the White River or beautiful Beaver Lake, or take in the excitement of a Razorback game at the University of Arkansas.
- We have a regional airport that is served by six airlines with twenty direct flights including flights to New York, Washington DC, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles and more.
- Our school systems are ranked among the best in the country by Newsweek.
Recruiter Insights
Compensation. The Starting Salary Is $40,000 To $60,000 More Compared To Starting Gastroenterologist Salaries In Tulsa, OK. Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 20% Lower Than The Aforementioned Metropolitan Areas, Provides Significant Purchasing Power To Build Their Dream Home, Payoff School Loans And Retire Early.
The Housing Market. 4 beds 2 baths 2,052 sqft Amazing and beautiful custom built home with 3.04 acres, country feel, yet close to schools and city limits. Welcoming entryway with coat closet, high ceilings with crown molding, window trim, gas fireplace,tons of natural light, formal dining room, ceramic tile counters, beautiful cabinets, bonus room/media room, master bedroom has crown molding, whirlpool, stand up shower, huge walk-in closet with lots of built-ins, double vanity. You will love the covered back porch with amazing views of back yard. Walk-out basement that could be used as mother-in-law quarters, game room, or hobby room. This home can be yours for $315,000.
The Community. The Northwest Arkansas metro area includes Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, and Bella Vista, with a total population of over 500,000. We are home to some of the world's largest businesses including Wal-Mart, J. B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Tyson Foods, Inc. Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Forbes has listed the area in its Top 10 for three straight years. We have all the resources and advantages of the big city, but still maintain a comfortable hometown feel.
The Employer. The Health System is the regions largest and most comprehensive network of medical professionals, facilities, services, and technology. The only healthcare system that services both Benton and Washington Counties with two acute care hospitals, a womens hospital, and multiple clinics.
Community Profile
What is nice to know.
Closest Major City:
- 104 miles to Tulsa, OK
- 195 miles to Oklahoma City, OK
- 203 miles to Kansas City, MO
- 207 miles to Wichita, KS
- 239 miles to Memphis, TN
Closest Domestic Airport:
- 17 miles: Fayetteville, AR (XNA / KXNA) Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- 69 miles: Fort Smith, AR (FSM / KFSM) Fort Smith Regional Airport
- 70 miles: Harrison, AR (HRO / KHRO) Boone County Airport
- 80 miles: Joplin, MO (JLN / KJLN) Joplin Regional Airport
Cost of Living:
- Mean Housing Cost - $212,717
- City Cost of Living Index - 82.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
- State Cost of Living Index - 87.8
Colleges and Universities:
- Northwest Technical Institute (FT enrollment: 341; Location: 709 S Old Missouri Rd; Public; Website: www.nwti.edu)
- Ecclesia College (FT enrollment: 166; Location: 9653 Nations Dr; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.ecollege.edu/)
- University of Arkansas (about 9 miles; Fayetteville, AR; Full-time enrollment: 22,163)
- NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 13 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 5,634)
Demographics:
- 47.9% White alone
- 34.7% Hispanic
- 7.6% Native Hawaiian and Other
- Pacific Islander alone
- 4.0% Black alone
- 3.1% Two or more races
Taxes:
- State Income Tax Rate - 4.05%
- State Sales Tax Rate - 6.5%
- County Tax Rate - 2.76%
- Property Tax Rate - 0.52%
Major Industry:
- Manufacturing (31%)
- Construction (14%)
- Retail trade (12%)
- Accommodation and food services (8%)
- Transportation and warehousing (7%)
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
- Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
Recreation:
- Randall Tyson Recreational Complex
- The Jones Center
- Springdale Parks & Recreation
- Walter Turnbow Park at Shiloh Square
Arts & Culture:
- Arts Center of the Ozarks
- Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
- Clinton House Museum
Sports for the Spectator:
- Arkansas Sports Team and Sport Training Facilities.
- University of Arkansas Razorbacks sports teams, which encompass football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, golf, track, cross country, gymnastics, swimming, and tennis.
Sports for the Participant:
- Fitness 4 Less Springdale
- Ballistic Fitness Kettlebell
- World Gym Springdale Fitness Center
- Ozark Climbing Gym
Shopping:
- Northwest Arkansas Mall
- Sunset Square Shopping Center
- Samaritan Shop
- Ozark Center Point Place
Top Five things to do:
- Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
- Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
- Arvest Ballpark
- Arkansas & Missouri Railroad
- Lokomotion Family Fun Park