3 dedicated scope days per week – ability to run two rooms
4-day work week
Only 4 days of call
Low acuity, no trauma – community-based hospital
Build your practice with autonomy
Support of 2 experienced Nurse Practitioners
Bread-and-butter GI
EMR: EPIC
Administrative support to purchase ERCP or EUS equipment (if desired, not required)
Practicing physicians, 2026–2027 fellows, and J-1 visa candidates encouraged to apply
$750,000 Base Salary Guarantee
Up to $150,000 Value-Based Care Bonus annually
$100,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance up to $15,000
Student Loan Repayment
Monthly Fellowship Stipend available (2026 & 2027 Fellows)
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
Comprehensive Benefits Package
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.
Shannon Clements
Physician Recruiter
📞 270-952-1116
📧 Shannon.clements@deaconess.com
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.
Browse our site to learn more about our convenient locations, expert services, community involvement, and much more.
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.
