<p>A well-established multi-specialty group on Florida's Emerald Coast is recruiting a full-time, employed Gastroenterologist to join a primarily outpatient-focused practice in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The group operates within a modern, well-equipped facility that includes a hospital-based GI lab staffed 24/7, offering a clinical environment capable of supporting the full breadth of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. A manageable 1:3 call rotation and a coastal Florida lifestyle make this an unusually attractive package for a BC/BE gastroenterologist at any career stage.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time employed position with competitive physician compensation and financial stability</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution</li> <li>CME allowance provided</li> <li>Professional dues and subscriptions reimbursed</li> <li>Paid malpractice insurance coverage</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Outpatient-focused practice with inpatient consult support as needed — strong emphasis on work-life balance</li> <li>Hospital-based GI lab staffed 24/7, enabling a full range of endoscopic procedures around the clock</li> <li>Hospital call rotation of 1:3 — a manageable frequency within a shared group coverage model</li> <li>ERCP and/or EUS capability preferred within the practice; advanced endoscopists will find procedural scope to match their training</li> <li>Multi-specialty group setting provides built-in referral network and collegial subspecialty collaboration</li> <li>Modern, well-equipped facility situated within a thriving Emerald Coast healthcare community</li> <li>Supportive environment with emphasis on professional growth and clinical excellence</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (ABIM)</li> <li>Successful completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Florida</li> <li>Comfort with outpatient GI practice and ability to support inpatient consultations and hospital-based procedures</li> <li>ERCP and/or EUS experience preferred but not required — the group will consider candidates without advanced endoscopy training</li> <li>Prior inpatient consultation experience preferred but not mandatory</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Walton Beach sits along Florida's Emerald Coast in the western Panhandle, flanked by the sugar-white sand beaches and clear green waters of the Gulf of Mexico that define the region's national reputation. The area offers a low cost of living relative to other Florida coastal markets, highly regarded public and private schools, and year-round outdoor recreation ranging from boating and fishing to golf and water sports. Destin and Pensacola are minutes away, and the region draws a steady influx of professionals who value a relaxed, beach-community pace without sacrificing access to quality healthcare infrastructure and cultural amenities.</p>