Gastroenterology Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); Durango (CO); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

CME allowance

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a full-time Gastroenterology Physician to join a high-volume practice in Durango, CO. The role offers immediate procedural volume and a clear path to ownership in both the GI practice and a physician-owned surgical hospital. Candidates must hold an MD or DO, have completed a fellowship, and be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible. The position includes a guaranteed salary range of $450,000 - $650,000 in Year 1 with significant growth potential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset are essential.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship is required.
• Candidates must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Gastroenterology.

Responsibilities

• Join a well-established, high-volume GI practice in Durango, CO.
• Provide immediate procedural volume with no ramp-up period.
• Tailor scope mix, clinic load, and schedule to personal interests.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative team-oriented mindset

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical institution

Completion of ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Gastroenterology

Eligible for Colorado medical licensure

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Gastroenterology Physician to join a well-established, high-volume GI practice in Durango, CO. This opportunity offers immediate procedural volume with no ramp-up period, strong earning potential, and a clear, near-term path to ownership in both the GI practice and a physician-owned surgical hospital.

From day one, providers have the autonomy to tailor their scope mix, clinic load, and schedule, allowing for a practice model aligned with individual clinical interests and lifestyle goals.

Position Highlights

• Immediate procedural volume— no ramp-up period
• Strong, stable referral base
• Ability to scope 2 days per week initially, scaling up to 4 days per week
• Flexible scheduling with no mandatory call
• Optional paid hospital call available
• Clear and attainable path to equity in both the practice and surgical hospital

Schedule & Call

Full-time position with flexible scheduling. No mandatory call requirements. Optional, compensated hospital call available.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical institution
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Gastroenterology
• Eligible for Colorado medical licensure
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Compensation & Benefits

• $450,000 - $650,000 guaranteed compensation in Year 1, plus signing bonus
• Forgivable income guarantee supporting full earnings from day one
• Uncapped productivity upside with no ramp period
• Productivity-based compensation model beginning Year 2
• Clear path to $800,000+ annual income
• Elective ownership opportunities in the GI practice and physician-owned surgical hospital
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• CME allowance and ongoing professional development support

This is an exceptional opportunity for a gastroenterologist seeking immediate clinical impact, long-term financial growth, and ownership in a high-quality, physician-led organization—while enjoying the lifestyle and outdoor amenities of Southwest Colorado.