Physician - Gastroenterologist

GastroenterologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

Pay Range: $700K

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

If you have additional questions, contact recruiter at: Emily.Lauf@hshs.org If you have additional questions, contact recruiter at: emily.lauf@hshs.org HSHS Medical Group, affiliate of Hospital Sister Health System (HSHS), is recruiting a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to join our established GI practice based at HSHS St Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, Illinois. We can also able to support H-1B.

Why Join HSHS O’Fallon GI Team

  • 2-year salary guarantee with ability to out earn - Eligible employer for PSLF loan program - Up to $150,000 in student loan assistance - $2,500 monthly fellowship stipend starting upon signed contract - Sign-on bonus - Housing and relocation assistance - Comprehensive benefit package including generous vacation, retirement and CME offerings - Part of a clinically integrated healthcare delivery system with built in primary care referral base -Support H-1B visa sponsorship Position Details: - Flexible 4 or 5 day schedule - Call 7 days per month - EPIC EMR - Dedicated support staff - Robotics available for surgical cases Position Requirements: - Active & unrestricted Illinois license and DEA (prior to start) - BE/BC Gastroenterology - M.D., D.O., or MBBS Pay Range: $700,000 Apply Today Submit your CV to Emily.Lauf@hshs.org to begin your journey with HSHS Medical Group CORE Function: Provider Education

Qualifications

Clinical doctorate is required. Experience

Qualifications

Competence in delivery of healthcare services for adolescents, adults and geriatric patients is required. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations Licensed physician in the state of practice is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Maintain a Controlled Substance license for the state and Federal DEA, when applicable to their specialty. Must have successfully completed, or in the process of completing, an accredited residency program. Must be board certified or board eligible.

Job Description Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Benefits

HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

  • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
  • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
  • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period
  • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
  • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Looking to begin your nursing career with HSHS as a new graduate nurse? Simply type your graduation year in the search bar and select search to view available opportunities. If you are a current HSHS colleague, please do not apply through this external careers website. You will need to visit the Jobs Hub in Workday to apply as an internal colleague. Imagine an organization where you’re empowered to care for all who need assistance, regardless of means. To provide quality, patient-centered, holistic care—and build caring relationships. To master innovations that make a profound difference within our halls, throughout our communities, and into the future. All of these aspirations are within your reach at Hospital Sisters Health System, a multi-institutional health care system serving communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Become part of our team in a wide array of areas and enjoy an experience beyond belief. Not finding the perfect job for you? Join our talent network by creating a job alert after you sign into the portal. Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 11,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote. HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide specialized gastroenterology care within an established practice at HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital. Responsibilities include managing patient cases, utilizing robotic surgical tools, and collaborating with primary care providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active and unrestricted Illinois medical license and DEA registration. A clinical doctorate (M.D., D.O., or MBBS) and board certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical practicePatient careEndoscopyPrimary care collaborationMedical diagnosisTreatment planningGeriatric careAdolescent careAdult care

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$700k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $700k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Gastroenterologist at Hospital Sisters Health System a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 367 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs · 5 employers

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs · 5 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Gastroenterologist | $750K Guaranteed + $100K Sign-On | Full-Time | 7-On/7-Off |

Staff Pad · Marion, Illinois

$750K
#2

Gastroenterologist, NY

UnitedHealth Group · Middletown, New York

$371k-$736k
#3

Gastroenterologist - Atlantic Health Gastroenterology - Wayne, New Jersey

$425k-$500k
#4

Gastroenterologist - Atlantic Health Gastroenterology at Metuchen

$425k-$500k
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 6.3
Better work-life than 80% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 367 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in O'Fallon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$275k≈ 0.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,637/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Hospital Sisters Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Springfield, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

2-year salary guarantee
PSLF eligible
Student loan assistance up to $150,000
$2,500 monthly fellowship stipend
Sign-on bonus
Housing and relocation assistance
Comprehensive benefits
Generous vacation