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Greetings from Louisville! On the first Saturday in May, I had the unforgettable experience of attending my first Kentucky Derby. The energy of the city and the excitement at the track were truly incredible—it’s a celebration like no other.
Our Pediatric GI Division is growing rapidly. We will soon include 6 physicians and 4 nurse practitioners, with approval to hire up to 3 additional faculty in 2026. Our goal is to add 12 to 15 faculty within the next 3 to 5 years.
We are actively recruiting academic pediatric gastroenterologists with interests in both general and subspecialty care. Our program offers:
- 7 clinical sessions per week (including endoscopy)
- Compensation north of $70/wRVU
- Embedded support team: psychologist, social workers, dietitians, nurses, and medical assistants
- A collaborative and supportive academic environment
We’ve also received internal approval to launch a Pediatric GI Fellowship and will be recruiting a Program Director. The fellowship builds on a strong training pipeline with 75+ pediatric residents in Louisville and over 140 statewide.
We are actively recruiting faculty to help develop general GI and subspecialty programs in:
- Motility
- We can support external training with faculty interest to grow into a motilist.
- We have a world-class adult motility program
- Clinical Nutrition, led by a dedicated Director of Nutrition
- Ideally, advanced fellowship-trained, but not a requirement
- Aerodigestive
- In collaboration with two dedicated ENT surgeons & pulmonologists
- Therapeutic endoscopy, including:
- Pancreas program with ITP expansion
- Dedicated pediatric colorectal surgery
- Hereditary polyposis center
I have provided additional information about Louisville and this opportunity with video links below. If you want to learn more about exploring opportunities with us, I’d love to connect.
Click the link below to learn more about what you can expect from the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Heptology & Nutrition at the UofL School of Medicine.
UofL Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
Louisville is a fantastic Midwest-feeling city with Southern hospitality, a cool vibe, family-focused communities, low cost of living, diversity, and horses! People from Louisville tend to stay/move back to Louisville for a reason. Click the link below to learn more about Louisville.
To discuss this opportunity, contact James P. Franciosi, M.D., M.S., MSCE, FAAP, division chief, pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition, UofL School of Medicine, at [email protected]. Or contact Kennisha Walker, manager, provider recruitment, Norton Medical Group, at (502) 599-4445 or [email protected]. See all our career opportunities at BeANortonChildrensProvider.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
