Medical Director, Gastroenterology

NBSTSA; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Summa Health in Akron, Ohio, seeks a Medical Director of Gastroenterology to build a premier regional Digestive Health Institute with strong organizational backing and excellent procedural resources. You will lead program development, mentor physicians and APPs, expand access to care, and shape strategic direction of the GI service line while balancing clinical and administrative responsibilities.

Flexible practice model and multi-site opportunities are offered to align with your interests and

Qualifications

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Gastroenterology.
• Demonstrated leadership experience or strong leadership potential.
• Commitment to patient-centered, high-quality digestive care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of a comprehensive Digestive Health Institute.
• Balance administrative time with clinical practice.
• Influence program development across General Gastroenterology, Advanced Endoscopy, Colorectal Services, Hepatobiliary Care.
• Provide physician leadership and collaborate with APPs.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop GI providers.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Recruitment

Mentoring

Program development

Telehealth strategies

Quality programs

Executive partnership

Education

Board Certification or Board Eligibility 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.

You will benefit from:

• 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.