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GI For Kids, PLLC, a thriving private pediatric gastroenterology practice, is seeking one to two board certified and/or eligible pediatric gastroenterologists, pediatric psychologist, and pediatric speech and feeding therapist. GI For Kids is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and supports East Tennessee and the surrounding states with offices in Knoxville and multiple satellite locations. We are currently staffed with four pediatric gastroenterologists, three Nurse Practitioners, a Physician Assistant, Registered Dietitian, and 40 additional nursing and support staff. Our practice stays consistently busy with both inpatient and outpatient services.

Our outpatient clinic includes nutrition and holistic services, full phlebotomy and lab services, ultrasound, a full time infusion center, capsule endoscopy, breath testing, pH probe, and Bravo studies. Our clinic also runs an allergy program complete with in office scratch testing. We are currently involved in clinical research projects and support two nonprofit organizations for patients with Celiac disease and IBD.

Endoscopies are performed in a new, state of the art endoscopy center at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital alongside a full pediatric anesthesia team and nursing staff.

Inpatient services are located at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital as well as the University of Tennessee Medical Center NICU. Rounds are made daily by our own Nurse Practitioner. Access to all pediatric sub-specialties, lab, radiology, and other specialized testing are available at all times.

Our new office is currently under construction and slated to open in the fall of 2019. It will be the only comprehensive stand alone pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition center of excellence in the country.

We are seeking applicants with excellent clinical skills as well as individuals who will enjoy the freedom and benefits of private practice with the potential of unlimited independent growth and support from our staff. Interest in Hepatology and/or Motility is encouraged. We offer a generous salary and comprehensive benefits package with a productivity bonus potential that ranks in the top 5% in the nation.

In 2015, Huffington Post ranked Knoxville, TN in “The 10 Best Cities to Relocate To In the U.S.” It offers a low cost of living with no state income tax while being surrounded by beautiful lakes at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Its growing population demonstrates that people from all over are attracted to its moderate climate, breathtaking scenery, vibrant culture, and booming economy.

If you would like to learn more about our practice opportunity, contact Youhanna Al-Tawil, MD., Medical Director, at yaltawil@www.giforkids.com.