Gastroenterologist (BC/BE)

Better Talent by Laveer & Co.; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Workforce Solutions is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist to provide comprehensive outpatient gastroenterology care at Okeechobee Gastro Clinic in Okeechobee, Florida. This independent contractor opportunity serves an active patient base and requires leadership of the established practice with office-based endoscopy facilities.

The incoming physician will perform colonoscopies and EGDs, coordinate care with primary care physicians, specialists, and hospitals,

Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, as applicable.
• Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Current DEA registration.
• Willingness and ability to complete expedited payer credentialing.
• Experience with or understanding of office-based endoscopy operations and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient gastroenterology care, including evaluation and management.
• Perform colonoscopies and upper endoscopies within the office-based facility.
• Lead the established gastroenterology practice while maintaining continuity of care.
• Develop treatment plans and coordinate with primary care, specialists, and hospitals.
• Review laboratory results, imaging, and pathology reports; maintain documentation.
• Ensure compliance with coding, billing, and payer requirements.
• Provide clinical oversight to nursing and medical staff; support endoscopy lab operations.
• Maintain infection-control, sterilization, and patient-safety standards.
• Adhere to federal and Florida regulations, accreditation, and policies.
• Engage in quality-improvement and clinical-performance initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve scheduling, access, and capacity.
• Maintain credentials and participate in CME and payer credentialing.
• Build relationships with referring providers and the local medical community.
• Contribute to practice growth and expanded procedural volume.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Office-based endoscopy

Care coordination

Payer credentialing understanding

Education

Florida medical license

DEA registration

Job description

Company Overview

Helix Workforce Solutions partners with high-performing medical practices to deliver exceptional patient care through operational excellence, innovative technology, and a people-first culture. We empower healthcare professionals and clinic teams to focus on what matters most: helping patients receive the specialized care they need.Okeechobee Gastro Clinic is an established gastroenterology practice with more than a decade of local operating history and a strong reputation within the community. With a substantial existing patient base, longstanding referral relationships, and no competing gastroenterology practice within the county, the clinic offers an exceptional opportunity for a physician to step into a well-established practice with significant demand.When you join Helix, you become part of a growing organization committed to supporting healthcare professionals, strengthening specialty practices, and creating meaningful opportunities to serve local communities.

Position Summary

Helix Workforce Solutions is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist to provide comprehensive outpatient gastroenterology care at Okeechobee Gastro Clinic in Okeechobee, Florida.This is an independent contractor opportunity within a mature, single-provider practice serving an active patient base of approximately 6,000 to 8,000 patients. The clinic currently has an appointment backlog of approximately two months, with patient volume limited by physician availability rather than demand.The incoming Gastroenterologist will assume clinical leadership of the established practice, maintain continuity of care for its existing patients, and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the clinic’s office-based endoscopy facility. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected local practice with an established referral network and considerable potential for continued growth.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive outpatient gastroenterology care, including the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of gastrointestinal conditions
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures, including colonoscopies and upper endoscopies (EGDs), within the practice’s office-based endoscopy facility
• Assume clinical leadership of the established gastroenterology practice while maintaining continuity of care for its existing patient population
• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care with primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, and other healthcare providers
• Review and interpret laboratory results, imaging, pathology reports, and other diagnostic studies
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation
• Comply with applicable coding, billing, and payer requirements
• Provide clinical oversight and direction to nursing, medical assistant, and other clinical support staff
• Support the safe and efficient operation of the office-based endoscopy lab
• Ensure adherence to infection-prevention, sterilization, reprocessing, patient-safety, and quality standards
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and Florida regulations, professional standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies
• Participate in quality-improvement, patient-safety, and clinical-performance initiatives
• Collaborate with practice leadership to improve scheduling, patient access, procedural capacity, workflow, and overall practice performance
• Maintain all required professional credentials, continuing medical education, and payer credentialing
• Build and maintain strong relationships with referring providers and members of the local medical community
• Contribute to the practice’s continued growth, including opportunities to expand services and procedural volume

Required Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, as applicable
• Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain one
• Current DEA registration
• Willingness and ability to complete expedited payer credentialing
• Experience with or a strong understanding of office-based endoscopy operations and applicable accreditation standards

Compensation, Benefits & More

Compensation: $35.00 – $50.00 per hourSchedule: Hours are based on the clinic’s needsJob Type: Independent Contractor (1099)Location: On-site in Okeechobee, Florida 34974