Lead Outpatient Gastroenterologist & Endoscopy

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

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,