
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a leading healthcare system? Deaconess Illinois Specialty Clinic is looking for a talented and driven Gastroenterologist to join our growing team in the beautiful city of Marion, IL. 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.
Why Deaconess Illinois Specialty Clinic?
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Why Move to Southern Illinois?
Southern Illinois is a land of quiet beauty, where the lush landscapes of Shawnee National Forest invite you to breathe deeply and reconnect. It’s a place where you can trade long commutes for tranquil evenings, where affordable housing means owning your dream home is within reach, and where a tight-knit community welcomes you with open arms. Whether you seek adventure on winding trails, crave the warmth of small-town charm, or delight in the ease of being just a short drive from Chicago, St. Louis and Nashville, Marion offers the perfect balance of opportunity and serenity.
Take a drive north to the towering skyline of Chicago is about five hours on the road, with fields and towns passing by along the way. To the west, St. Louis is just two hours away, where the mighty Mississippi curved beneath the Gateway Arch. Heading south, Nashville calls with its music and lights, just four hours down the highway. When travel needs to be faster, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion makes it easy to catch a flight. From there, travelers can reach major hubs like Chicago O’Hare, St. Louis Lambert, and Nashville International, connecting this quiet town to destinations all over the country.
Interested Candidates - APPLY Today! Send your CV directly to me at Shannon.Clements@deaconess.com
For more information, please contact me via email or on my cell 270-952-1116 (text welcomed)
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Bonus: Potential for a performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility criteria and achievement of defined metrics. Details regarding bonus eligibility and performance goals will be provided during the interview process or upon hire.
This position requires licensure in the state of Illinois.

Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois. Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State.
Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.
As our organization continues to grow and expand, we welcome skilled, dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us in delivering The Deaconess Difference: putting people at the center of everything we do, making a positive difference in the lives of our patients, families, employees and community.
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Our commitment to progressive, patient-centered care guides our work every day as our priorities are set and decisions are made with a local focus and direction.