Pediatric Gastroenterologist | Faculty Appointment - Louisville, KY

Pediatric Gastroenterologists

Career Opportunities

Louisville, KY

Norton Childrens Gastroenterology,  affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, and part of Norton Childrens Medical Group, is seeking board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric gastroenterologists to join our growing team of six physicians, three nurse practitioners, a registered dietitian, a psychologist and a licensed clinical social worker. The selected candidate will deliver a combination of inpatient and outpatient care at the 300-bed Norton Childrens Hospital and three local outpatient clinics. In collaboration with pediatric specialists in surgery, pulmonology, allergy, and ear, nose and throat, we offer multidisciplinary care for aerodigestive disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, and growth and nutrition, with plans to expand to other conditions.

The position includes a faculty appointment at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, with the opportunity to explore quality improvement, clinical research, translational research, medical education, child advocacy or community engagement. Norton Childrens Research Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, offers broad support for every stage of research, including study design and statistical analysis. Norton Childrens Gastroenterology providers are active participants in the ImproveCareNow network, a community of clinicians, researchers and families working together for children with Crohns disease and inflammatory bowel disease.

Norton Childrens Gastroenterology is home to specialists with a wide variety of backgrounds and areas of focus. We are looking for collaborative physicians to join our skilled team in providing comprehensive patient care for a broad range of gastrointestinal, liver and nutritional problems.

About the Position

• Opportunities for expanded research, teaching and clinical program involvement at the University of Louisville and its residency program
• Full-time position with work / life balance supported by standard outpatient clinic schedule and shared call coverage split among physician team
• Perform surgical procedures, including endoscopy and colonoscopy
• Ongoing quality improvement efforts for inpatient and outpatient clinical services
• Faculty appointment with competitive salary and academic rank commensurate with experience

Why Norton Children's for Your Career?

• Integrated academic clinical care model focused on translating clinical research to state-of-the-art bedside care
• Comprehensive research support services provided across all pediatric services lines through Norton Childrens Research Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine
• Market share leader in the region
• Strong history rooted in robust training programs for medical students, residents and fellows
• Named to Fortunes 2025 list of Americas Most Innovative Companies
• Named to Forbes list of Americas Best Large Employers for 2025

Discuss this opportunity with James P. Franciosi, M.D., M.S., MSCE, FAAP, division chief, pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition, UofL School of Medicine or contact Amanda Davis, senior recruiter, providers, Norton Children's Medical Group :

Call or Text Recruiter : (270) 635-0060

Email Recruiter : amanda.davis2@nortonhealthcare.org

Email Dr. Franciosi : james.franciosi@louisville.edu

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.