<p>A well-established hospital-affiliated gastroenterology group in Bayonet Point, Florida — in the northern suburbs of Tampa — is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist to join a traditional inpatient/outpatient practice operating out of a single office location. The anchoring facility is a 392-bed acute care hospital and the sole Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center serving a three-county region of one million residents, offering a high-acuity referral base and a collegial, resource-rich environment. Florida's zero state income tax adds meaningful take-home value to an already competitive compensation package.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package with a well-resourced hospital-affiliated group</li> <li>No Florida state income tax — a significant financial advantage over most states</li> <li>Occurrence-based malpractice insurance (no tail liability exposure)</li> <li>Comprehensive and flexible benefits package</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan participation</li> <li>Paid time off plus dedicated CME days and a CME allowance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Traditional combined inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology practice</li> <li>Single consolidated office location — no multi-site travel burden</li> <li>ERCP and EUS capability is a valued differentiator but not a requirement for the role</li> <li>Anchored by a 392-bed acute care hospital that has served the north Tampa region since 1981</li> <li>Only Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center covering a three-county catchment area with a population of approximately one million</li> <li>Facility holds Joint Commission Sepsis Certification and Level 2 cardiovascular services designation, including adult cardiac surgery</li> <li>Recognized as a Top 100 Hospital for Superior Clinical Outcomes in orthopedic, spine, and vascular surgery</li> <li>Five-star ratings for hip fracture treatment, spinal fusion surgery, and total knee replacement — reflecting a culture of measurable clinical excellence across service lines</li> <li>Robust referral base driven by a large, dense regional population with no competing Level II Trauma Center in the area</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (ABIM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with both inpatient consultation and outpatient endoscopy-based practice</li> <li>ERCP and EUS skills are a plus and will expand scope of practice within the group</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Bayonet Point sits in Pasco County on the northern edge of the greater Tampa Bay metropolitan area — close enough to enjoy world-class dining, professional sports, and Tampa International Airport, while offering a lower cost of living and a less congested pace than the urban core. The Gulf Coast is minutes away, with beaches, boating, and year-round outdoor recreation that consistently draw physicians seeking a high quality of life alongside a substantive clinical practice. Florida's absence of a state income tax, combined with a robust real estate market and strong school options throughout the region, makes this an exceptionally attractive destination for physicians at any career stage.</p>