Gastroenterologist
Digestive disease care is most valuable when it is timely, precise, and easy for patients to navigate. In this role, you will own the clinical outcomes of a defined panel—diagnosing complex GI conditions, performing high-quality endoscopy, and closing the loop from first visit to lasting improvement. Success is measured in safer procedures, shorter time to diagnosis, and patients who leave with a clear plan.
Performance Objectives
- Build and manage a sustainable outpatient and procedure panel, completing new-patient evaluations within the practice’s access standard and converting appropriate cases to timely endoscopy.
- Perform upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and related procedures at or above quality benchmarks for completion, adenoma detection, complication rates, and documentation.
- Reduce diagnostic delay for high-risk presentations by ordering the right tests first, coordinating pathology and imaging, and communicating results with a documented follow-up plan.
- Lower avoidable hospital use by managing flares, bleeds, and post-procedure issues with clear escalation criteria and same-week access when clinically indicated.
- Partner with primary care, surgery, and oncology so referrals arrive with the information needed and return with a concise plan the referring clinician can act on.
- Improve the patient experience by explaining findings in plain language, confirming understanding, and meeting satisfaction and communication targets.
- Contribute to practice performance by maintaining accurate coding, procedure logs, and quality metrics that support credentialing and payer requirements.
Environment & Resources
You will practice within a physician-led GI service supported by experienced nurses, medical assistants, and endoscopy technicians. Procedure time is scheduled in a dedicated suite with current endoscopic equipment, pathology turnaround, and on-site or affiliated imaging. A practice manager handles scheduling, prior authorization, and revenue-cycle support so clinical time stays clinical. You report to the medical director, with a defined call rotation and protected time for quality review. Compensation includes a competitive base, productivity incentive, and benefits; malpractice coverage and CME support are provided.
Essential Qualifications
- M.D. or D.O. with completion of an ACGME-accredited gastroenterology fellowship.
- Board certification or active board eligibility in gastroenterology, with unrestricted state medical licensure or eligibility to obtain it before start.
- Demonstrated endoscopy volume and quality consistent with independent practice, including colonoscopy and upper endoscopy.
- Current or eligible hospital privileges and DEA registration.
- Evidence of clear communication with patients and referring clinicians, and comfort with electronic health records and procedure documentation.
- Ability to participate in a shared call schedule and meet access and quality standards from the first months of practice.
Role Selling Points
- A role defined by outcomes—access, procedure quality, and patient follow-through—not a generic list of duties.
- Dedicated procedure capacity and clinical support so your time is spent on diagnosis and treatment, not administrative chase.
- A collaborative referral network that values timely, useful communication.
- Transparent productivity expectations and a compensation structure tied to the work you actually do.
- A practice that invests in quality measurement, credentialing support, and continuing education.
Call to Action
If you want a GI practice where your endoscopy quality, clinical judgment, and patient communication are the job—not an afterthought—apply with your CV and a brief note on the outcomes you are proudest of. We review complete applications promptly and respond to qualified candidates.