Medical Director, Gastroenterology

Summa Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Summa Health in Akron, Ohio seeks a Medical Director of Gastroenterology to lead a newly expanded Digestive Health Institute. Build a premier regional GI program with strong support, resources, and referral networks.

The role emphasizes program development, physician mentorship, access expansion, telehealth, and quality initiatives, with a flexible practice model aligned to expertise.

Qualifications

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Gastroenterology.
• Demonstrated leadership experience or strong leadership potential.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Interest in physician recruitment, mentoring, and program growth.
• Commitment to patient-centered, high-quality digestive care.
• Advanced endoscopy training preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of the Digestive Health Institute.
• Protected administrative time balanced with clinical practice.
• Supervise APPs and collaborate with GI providers.
• Design workflows, access initiatives, telehealth, and quality programs.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop future GI providers.
• Oversee program growth across General GI, Advanced Endoscopy, Colorectal, and Hepatobiliary services.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Team Building

Education

Board Certification in Gastroenterology

Job description

Medical Director, Gastroenterology

Summa Health | Akron, Ohio

Transform the Future of Digestive Health

We are seeking an innovative and visionary Medical Director of Gastroenterology to lead the growth and evolution of a newly expanded Digestive Health Institute. This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished gastroenterologist to build a premier regional GI program with significant organizational support, excellent procedural resources, and a strong, established referral network.

If you are energized by creating programs, mentoring physicians and APPs, expanding access to care, and shaping the strategic direction of a growing digestive health service line, this position offers the platform to leave a lasting legacy.

Opportunity Highlights

• Lead the strategic development of a comprehensive Digestive Health Institute
• Protected administrative time with the balance devoted to clinical practice
• Influence program development across:
  • General Gastroenterology
  • Advanced Endoscopy
  • Colorectal Services
  • Hepatobiliary Care
• Strong physician leadership visibility and executive partnership
• Opportunity to recruit, mentor, and develop future GI providers
• Help design clinical workflows, access initiatives, telehealth strategies, and quality programs
• Flexible practice model tailored to your interests and expertise

Clinical Practice

• The Medical Director will enjoy a balanced mix of:
• Outpatient GI clinic
• Endoscopy procedures
• APP supervision and collaboration
• Program development and physician leadership
• Optional advanced inpatient consultative work based on expertise and evolving program needs

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

The Digestive Health Institute is being intentionally designed around physician success, patient access, and long-term growth.

• Dedicated endoscopy block time
• Strong procedural support infrastructure
• Ambulatory Surgery Center access
• Multi-site practice opportunities
• Collaborative APP model
• Captive and growing primary care referral base
• Significant unmet patient demand
• Opportunity to expand advanced therapeutic endoscopy services
• Telehealth capabilities for follow-up care and medical-clearance visits

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a physician who brings:

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Gastroenterology
• Demonstrated leadership experience or strong leadership potential
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Interest in physician recruitment, mentoring, and program growth
• Commitment to patient-centered, high-quality digestive care
• Advanced endoscopy training preferred but not required

Build Something Meaningful

This is more than a practice opportunity. It is a chance to build a destination GI program, improve access for thousands of patients, and create a model for digestive healthcare excellence throughout the region.