Gastroenterologist

Dignity Health; Merced (CA); In loco; USD 600.000 - 650.000; Tempo pieno

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Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

PSLF eligibility

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Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced is seeking a BC/BE Gastroenterologist to join a physician-led practice focused on high-quality, compassionate care. The role emphasizes endoscopic skills and building a premier regional GI service line, with a Monday–Friday schedule and no inpatient call constraints.

You will work within a supportive, mission-driven environment affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Merced and CommonSpirit Health, delivering comprehensive GI care to a diverse community.

Competenze

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board eligible or board certified in Gastroenterology (ABMS or AOA).
• Active California medical license or eligibility.
• Active DEA certification or eligibility to obtain.
• Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship.

Mansioni

• Provide inpatient and outpatient GI consults, endoscopies, and routine GI screenings.
• Design and grow the local Gastroenterology service line to broaden regional access.
• Collaborate with primary care and specialists to optimize referral pathways.
• Access advanced diagnostic services and hospital resources at Mercy Medical Center Merced.

Conoscenze

Clinical skills

Endoscopy

Formazione

MD or DO degree

Board eligible/certified in Gastroenterology

CA medical license

DEA certification

Fellowship in Gastroenterology

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Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Gastroenterologist Physician, you will join a growing, physician-led practice at Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced, playing a pivotal role in the continued success, design, and development of our regional Gastroenterology service line.

As our Gastroenterologist Physician, you will join a growing, physician-led practice at Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced, playing a pivotal role in the continued success, design, and development of our regional Gastroenterology service line. You will provide expert outpatient and inpatient clinical care to adult patients, diagnosing and treating a wide variety of gastrointestinal conditions including those affecting the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and colon. You will also contribute significantly to shaping a robust care network in a highly collaborative environment. To be successful in this role, you will be a BC/BE Gastroenterology physician with a passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse community, strong clinical and endoscopic skills, and a commitment to building a premier service line within a supportive, mission-driven environment. This opportunity is structured to support an excellent work-life balance, offering a predictable Monday through Friday schedule with shared telephone-only call responsibilities and absolutely no hospital inpatient call constraints.

• Deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology consultative services, endoscopies, and routine GI screenings.
• Lead the clinical design, growth, and development of the local Gastroenterology service line to expand regional access.
• Partner and collaborate cross-functionally with a dedicated network of local primary care and specialty providers to optimize patient referral pathways.
• Access advanced diagnostic services and hospital resources while utilizing modern facilities at Mercy Medical Center Merced.

We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires:

• 2 year guaranteed annual base salary of $600,000 - $650,000/year
• Signing bonus and relocation assistance
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for you and your family
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, an employer-sponsored pension plan, and annual CME allowance

Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board eligible or board certified in Gastroenterology (ABMS or AOA)
• Active or eligible medical license in the state of California
• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification (or eligibility to obtain)
• Completion of an accredited post-graduate Fellowship training program in Gastroenterology
• Strong clinical and endoscopic skills, with comprehensive knowledge of gastroenterology care principles

Where You’ll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced (a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation) is closely affiliated with Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA. We are a dedicated network of primary care and specialty physicians delivering unparalleled, compassionate care to our neighboring Valley communities. We operate under the unified banner of CommonSpirit Health - One Community. One Mission. One California. - advancing health for all people. Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC

Discover Merced: Impactful Medicine & An Unmatched Quality of Life Merced is a flourishing Central California city of 90,000+ that offers health care professionals a rare combination of a low-stress lifestyle, a highly affordable cost of living, and close proximity to major metropolitan hubs. Choosing to practice here means your work carries profound meaning; you will step directly into a purpose-driven role, expanding critical medical access to a deeply appreciative and deserving community that relies on our care.

• Clinical Growth & Meaningful Impact: Anchored by a 190-bed community hospital and UC Merced, which is actively developing a brand-new medical school program. Here, you have the unique opportunity to be part of the solution to regional healthcare disparities while treating a wonderfully diverse patient population.
• Exceptional Quality of Life: Experience the best of California living without the high-stress environment, heavy traffic, or congestion of major cities. Merced offers a warm, family-oriented community atmosphere where you can truly thrive both inside and outside of the clinic.
• Cost of Living Advantage: Enjoy significantly lower housing costs and a highly competitive dollar-to-value ratio compared to coastal California markets, allowing you to build substantial equity while maintaining an expansive lifestyle.
• Unmatched Location: Perfectly situated just 2 hours from San Francisco, Sacramento, and the scenic Monterey/Carmel coastline.
• Outdoor Recreation: Gateway to Yosemite National Park, surrounded by premium 18-hole golf courses, and featuring 12+ miles of seamless, grade-separated city bike paths.
• Arts & Culture: Home to a local orchestra, theater company, and vibrant regional festivals.

Pay Range

$600,000 - $650,000 /year