Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a leading healthcare system? Deaconess Kentucky Specialty Clinic at Jennie Stuart is looking for a talented and driven
Gastroenterologist
to join our growing team in Hopkinsville, KY. This is more than just a job, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic, supportive environment with
exceptional compensation
,
top-tier benefits
, and
an incredible work-life balance
.
Position Highlights
3 -4 dedicated scope days per week
4- or 5-day work week
10 days of call per month, including 1 weekend
Low acuity, no trauma – community-based hospital
Build your practice with autonomy
Support from 1 Nurse Practitioner, 1 physician, and 1 PSR
Bread-and-butter GI
Procedures
ERCP and EUS preferred
Endoscopy required
Clinic
15-minute established visits; 30-minute new patients
Half or full clinic days available
Full day: up to 36 patients
Technology
EMR: EPIC
Candidate Criteria
Practicing physicians, 2026–2027 fellows, and J-1 visa candidates encouraged to apply
Compensation & Benefits
Guaranteed Salary:
$800,000 for the first 12 months, with significant earning potential well beyond that—many of our doctors consistently exceed their guarantee and reach the 90th percentile and beyond.
Productivity-Based Compensation:
Competitive model plus call pay, with additional quality bonuses of up to 2.5% on your guarantee
Sign-On Bonus:
$100,00 to help you get started.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Including medical, dental, 401k, 457b, malpractice insurance, moving allowance, and more.
Competitive guaranteed salary + productivity incentives
Sign-on bonus
and relocation assistance
(up to $15,000)
Retirement plans: choose from 401k or 457b
Paid malpractice coverage
5 days CME + $3,500 annual stipend
$1,000 annual tech allowance + $750 computer allowance every 5 years
Licensing & certification covered (DEA, state license, board certification & maintenance)
Student loan forgiveness opportunities
J-1 visa support available
Live Where You Want
Enjoy flexibility in where you call home:
Hopkinsville, KY
– Diverse community, strong public and private schools, and cost of living 25% below the national average (BestPlaces.net).
Clarksville, TN
– Family-friendly and safe; ranked among
The South’s Best Cities on the Rise
by Southern Living and #3 Most Affordable Fast-Growing Cities (GOBankingRates).
Nashville, TN
– Just one hour away with access to Nashville International Airport, concerts, professional sports, festivals, museums, and premier dining.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love being just 45 minutes from
Land Between the Lakes
, offering hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, boating, and more.
If you're looking for strong compensation, balance, and the ability to grow something meaningful — this is it.