<p>A well-established private gastroenterology practice in Lake City, Florida is recruiting a board-eligible or board-certified Gastroenterologist to join a collegial, community-based group affiliated with a 113-bed acute care hospital. The position centers on a comprehensive bread-and-butter GI scope of practice — upper and lower endoscopy, colonoscopy, and related procedures — with a shared call schedule of 1:3 or better that genuinely supports work-life balance. Advanced proceduralists with ERCP or EUS experience will find additional opportunity here, and new fellowship graduates are actively encouraged to apply.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive salary package within a private practice structure (exact figures available upon inquiry)</li> <li>Florida has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home compensation</li> <li>Visa sponsorship support available for eligible candidates</li> <li>Single-facility coverage model — no multi-site travel burden</li> <li>Access to advanced robotics on campus (participation optional)</li> <li>Opportunities for clinical research involvement</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Private practice setting embedded within a leading North Central Florida healthcare system</li> <li>Affiliated with a 113-bed acute care hospital where hospital privileges will be obtained</li> <li>Core procedural scope includes upper endoscopy (EGD) and lower endoscopy (colonoscopy); additional upper and lower scope volume available for those who want it</li> <li>ERCP and EUS experience highly valued — advanced endoscopy capability exists on site</li> <li>Shared call schedule at 1:3 or better — structured to protect personal time</li> <li>Coverage limited to one facility, eliminating cross-campus call complexity</li> <li>Advanced robotics available on campus for eligible procedures</li> <li>Clinical research involvement available for physicians interested in academic engagement alongside community practice</li> <li>Supportive, well-established team with existing infrastructure and patient base in place</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (ABIM)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program; new graduates welcome</li> <li>Proficiency in general bread-and-butter endoscopic procedures (EGD, colonoscopy)</li> <li>ERCP or EUS experience is a strong differentiator but is not required for consideration</li> <li>Willingness to participate in a shared call schedule of 1:3 or better</li> <li>Ability to obtain hospital privileges at the affiliated 113-bed acute care facility</li> <li>Visa sponsorship candidates eligible to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lake City sits in North Central Florida at the crossroads of I-75 and I-10, offering easy access to Gainesville (home of the University of Florida), Jacksonville, and the Gulf and Atlantic coastlines — all within a two-hour drive. The area combines a low cost of living, no state income tax, and a genuine small-city quality of life with outdoor recreation anchored by the Suwannee River, Ichetucknee Springs State Park, and year-round warm weather. For physicians seeking a stable, community-rooted practice without the congestion of a major metro, Lake City delivers a compelling balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle.</p>