Gastroenterology Physician

Ascend Medical Staffing; Ohio; On-site; USD 480,000 - 606,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is urgently seeking a permanent Gastroenterologist in Southern Ohio. This role offers an attractive base salary with options for additional compensation based on experience. The ideal candidate will have completed a Gastroenterology Fellowship and possess a valid Ohio license. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous PTO, CME support, and retirement plans. This position also provides unique teaching opportunities with medical students, making it an exciting chance to shape the future of healthcare while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

4 weeks vacation plus holidays

CME / Books & Journals support

Deferred compensation plan

403b retirement plan with matching

Moving Expense reimbursement

Malpractice Insurance Coverage

Health Insurance

Bonus Incentives

Medical School Loan Repayment

Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• Must be BC / BE with an active OH license or ability to attain.
• Minimum 1 year of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide gastroenterology services in a hospital/clinic setting.
• Teaching opportunities available for medical students and trainees.

Skills

EGD

Colonoscopy

ERCP

PEG Tube

Esophageal Manometry

Capsule Endoscopy; Pillcam

Bravo pH

Hemorrhoidal banding

EUS training / experience

Education

Gastroenterology Fellowship

Job description

Permanent Gastroenterologist Urgently Needed in Southern Ohio; Great Salary & Benefits!

Location: Southern Ohio, on the border between Ohio and Kentucky; within 2 hours of Columbus, Cincinnati, Charleston WV, and Lexington KY.

Setting: Hospital / Clinic

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 8 Hours per day; 40 Hours per week

Requirements:

• BC / BE
• Active OH license or ability to attain
• Gastroenterology Fellowship
• Current Licenses must be clear of suspensions, revocations, and gaps of more than 6 months
• Clean Malpractice, DEA, and NPDB
• No current suits
• Minimum 1 year of experience

Skills:

• EGD
• Colonoscopy
• ERCP
• PEG Tube
• Esophageal Manometry
• Capsule Endoscopy; Pillcam
• Bravo pH
• Hemorrhoidal banding
• EUS training / experience is preferred

Compensation:

• Option 1: Base salary of $480,135 (50%tile MGMA for those just completing training) with additional compensation for experience, guaranteed for 2 years. Can be switched to a wRVU production contract when exceeding target.
• Option 2: Base salary of $605,870 (75%tile MGMA) guaranteed for one year and then switched to a wRVU production contract.
• 5% less for those not yet boarded, salary adjusted accordingly upon board certification.
• Teaching opportunities: The client has Medical Students and Advanced Practitioner trainees. Staff are eligible for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status with Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Benefits:

• 4 weeks vacation plus holidays / sick days (29 PTO days). Additional 5 days when producing 75%tile wRVUs.
• CME / Books & Journals: 5 days PRO and up to $5000.
• Deferred compensation: 457b plan. Defer compensation up to IRS limit of $19,500 / year before taxes. No matching.
• Retirement / Savings Plan: 403b plan. Defer compensation up to IRS limit of $19,500 / year before taxes under age 50 and $26,000 for over age 50. Client matches dollar for dollar up to 2% of base pay.
• Moving Expense: $10,000 paid to moving company.
• Malpractice Insurance Coverage: in a claims made insurance, in an amount of $1 million per claim / $3 million aggregate.
• Health Insurance: physician pays small premium, deducted from paycheck.
• Liquidated Damages: 70 mile and 2 year non-compete clause or liquidated damages of one year salary.
• Bonus Incentives: excellent bonus incentives up to 30% of salary.
• Medical School Loan Repayment: repay up to $200,000 ($25,000 / year for each year of service commitment).
• Sign on Bonus: 15% of base salary up to $10,000 (paid when contract signed and forgiven over 2-4 years depending on amount of bonus).
• Residency / Fellowship Stipend up to $25,000 paid in quarterly payment during final 2 years of training.

All employment is contingent upon passing the post-offer physical examination, drug and nicotine test, and criminal background investigation.