GI Medical Director & Academic Innovation Leader

CarleHealth; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 700,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health and the Carle Illinois College of Medicine seek an accomplished Gastroenterologist and Physician‑Scientist to serve as Medical Director of the Digestive Health Institute. This joint appointment spans clinical leadership, academic scholarship, and program development in an engineering‑driven medical school environment.

The role emphasizes building a nationally recognized digestive health program, expanding GI faculty, advancing translational research, and leading multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• MD/DO with accredited residency/fellowship.
• Board certification in Gastroenterology.
• 10+ years of clinical GI practice and 5+ years of progressive physician leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive physician leadership for gastroenterology and colon & rectal surgery services across Carle Health.
• Oversee clinical operations, quality, patient experience, and growth across Champaign-Urbana and regional sites.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop faculty and advanced practice providers, fostering a unified group practice culture.
• Lead development of subspecialty programs, regional outreach, and integrated care pathways.
• Strengthen collaboration with cancer institutes to advance GI cancer programs and tumor boards.
• Expand extramurally funded clinical research and translational science.
• Advance AI, data science, and interdisciplinary partnerships to support clinical decision-making.
• Contribute to medical student and resident education within an engineering-driven academic environment.
• Partner with philanthropy to articulate vision for growth, innovation and investment.

Skills

Leadership

Academic medicine

Education

MD/DO with residency/fellowship

Board certification in Gastroenterology

Job description

Carle Health and the Carle Illinois College of Medicine seek an accomplished Gastroenterologist and Physician‑Scientist to serve as Medical Director of the Digestive Health Institute. This joint appointment spans clinical leadership, academic scholarship, and program development in an engineering‑driven medical school environment.

The role emphasizes building a nationally recognized digestive health program, expanding GI faculty, advancing translational research, and leading multidisciplinary