Gastroenterology, Gastroenterologist - Medical Doctor / Physician

Job Description Exciting Opportunity for a GastroenterologistWe are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to become part of a well-established practice alongside a skilled team of healthcare professionals. Our Nurse Practitioners bring over a decade of experience in gastroenterology. The practice has been a staple in the community since 2012, led by Dr. Jesse Houghton, FACG. You will have a busy schedule from the start, and the call requirements are minimal.Compensation PackageOption 1: A base salary of $588,376* (50th percentile MGMA for recent graduates) with additional compensation based on experience, guaranteed for two years. This can transition to a wRVU production contract once targets are surpassed.Option 2: A base salary of $741,960* (75th percentile MGMA) guaranteed for the first year, followed by a switch to a wRVU production contract. There is potential to earn 90% or more of the MGMA salary with bonuses!*Note: A 5% reduction applies for those who are not yet board certified, with salary adjustments made upon certification.Contract DetailsVacation: 4 weeks plus holidays and sick days (totaling 29 PTO days). An additional 5 days are available when producing at the 75th percentile wRVUs.CME/Books & Journals: 5 days of PTO and up to $5,000 for continuing education.Deferred Compensation: 457b plan allowing deferral of compensation up to the IRS limit of $23,500 annually before taxes, with no matching.Retirement/Savings Plan: 403b plan permitting deferral of compensation up to the IRS limit of $23,500 for those under 50, and $31,000 for those over 50, with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 2% of base pay.Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 paid directly to the moving company.Malpractice Insurance: Coverage in a claims-made policy with limits of $2,000,000 per claim and $6,000,000 aggregate.Health Insurance: A small premium is deducted from the physician's paycheck.Liquidated Damages: A non-compete clause of 70 miles for 2 years or liquidated damages equivalent to one year’s salary.Bonus Opportunities: Attractive bonus incentives of up to 10% of salary.Medical School Loan Repayment: Up to $200,000 ($25,000 per year for each year of service commitment).Sign-On Bonus: 15% of base salary, capped at $100,000, payable upon signing the contract and forgiven over 2-4 years based on the bonus amount.Residency/Fellowship Stipend: Up to $25,000 paid in quarterly installments during the final two years of training.Practice InformationLocation: Single practice site at our Gastroenterology Associates in Portsmouth, OH.Proximity: The hospital's endoscopy suite is just a two-minute walk from the office.Office Hours: Clinical office operates Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Staffing: The team includes 1 physician, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 1 Service Line Manager, 1 Office Manager, 2 LPNs, and 3 Medical Office Assistants.Call Schedule: Light call requirements, with the ability to take calls from home and minimal need for in-person attendance for emergencies.Case Load: Expect to perform 10-15 procedures daily in the endoscopy suite and see around 30 patients in the clinical office.Equipment: Utilize Olympus scopes and video equipment, with all systems monitored. The practice is equipped with a new Provation Medical Documentation System that integrates with Olympus systems.Procedures: Focus on standard gastroenterology procedures.Additional InformationOur organization features a 248-bed facility serving a community of 250,000. Established in 1966 as a not-for-profit, we employ over 3,000 staff members, including 300 medical professionals. Teaching opportunities are available, as we host medical students and advanced practitioner trainees, with staff eligible for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status at a local medical college.All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and a criminal background check.