Chief of Gastroenterology – Academic Leadership Opportunity
Position Overview:
An established and expanding healthcare system is seeking an exceptional Chief of Gastroenterology to lead and develop a newly created academic division. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary physician to shape the future of GI care, education, and research in collaboration with a new medical school and a prominent university partner.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and Build: Establish and lead an academic gastroenterology division focused on clinical excellence, medical education, and research.
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Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and guide a multidisciplinary team of faculty, fellows, and support staff.
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Clinical Leadership: Actively participate in patient care through rounding, consultations, and management of complex GI cases across inpatient and outpatient settings.
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Program Expansion: Enhance advanced GI services, including endoscopy and procedural care.
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Strategic Growth: Collaborate with health system leadership to drive strategic development of the GI service line.
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Academic Engagement: Shape the clinical and academic programs in partnership with a new medical school and a leading university.
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Cultural Stewardship: Set clinical standards and cultivate a high-performance, patient-centered team culture.
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Facility Integration: Provide care within a full-service health system that includes trauma services and comprehensive GI capabilities.
Eligibility & Requirements:
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Open exclusively to board-certified physicians (MD or DO) in Gastroenterology.
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Must hold or be eligible for appropriate state medical licensure.
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Board certification in Gastroenterology is mandatory; fellowship completion is not required.
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Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, DEA, and CSR/CDS at the start of employment.
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Preferred: Prior experience in leadership roles (e.g., Chief, Medical Director) or program development.
Compensation & Benefits:
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Competitive Base Salary: $521,850–$823,584, based on experience and qualifications.
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Annual Bonus Potential: Performance-based incentives available.
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Medical Coverage: Comprehensive health benefits including prescription drug coverage.
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Malpractice Insurance: Full coverage including tail insurance.
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Paid Time Off: Up to 224 hours PTO plus 40 hours of state-mandated sick leave.
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Continuing Medical Education (CME): Annual allowance with paid CME leave.
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Retirement Plans: Access to 403(b) and 457(b) plans with non-elective contributions.
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Additional Benefits:
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Dental and vision insurance
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
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Life and disability insurance
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Paid holidays and tuition reimbursement
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PSLF-qualified employer status
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Exclusive employee discounts
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This is a high-impact, high-visibility leadership position ideal for a motivated physician ready to make a lasting impact in clinical care, academic leadership, and health system growth.