<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 team. The position offers a comprehensive procedural scope — upper and lower endoscopy as the core workload, with access to advanced robotics and the option to incorporate ERCP or EUS for candidates who bring those skills. Call is shared at a favorable 1:3 or better ratio, and coverage is concentrated at a single 113-bed acute care hospital, keeping logistics simple and work-life balance genuinely achievable. Florida's zero state income tax adds meaningful take-home value to an already competitive package.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive salary package within a private practice structure (exact figures available upon inquiry)</li> <li>No Florida state income tax — a significant net compensation advantage</li> <li>Visa sponsorship support available for eligible candidates</li> <li>Access to advanced robotics technology on-site</li> <li>Opportunity for clinical research involvement</li> <li>Single-facility coverage model — no multi-site travel burden</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Private practice setting affiliated with a leading North Central Florida healthcare system</li> <li>Core procedural workload: upper and lower endoscopy (EGD and colonoscopy)</li> <li>ERCP and EUS capability on-site — highly valued for candidates with advanced endoscopy training, though not required</li> <li>Access to advanced robotics platform (participation optional)</li> <li>Shared call schedule at 1:3 or better — structured to protect personal time</li> <li>All hospital coverage consolidated at one 113-bed acute care facility</li> <li>Supportive, well-established team with existing clinical infrastructure in place</li> <li>Opportunities to participate in clinical research within the health system</li> <li>New graduates are actively encouraged to apply — mentorship environment implied by team structure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board eligible or board certified in Gastroenterology (ABIM)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program required</li> <li>Proficiency in general bread-and-butter endoscopic procedures (EGD, colonoscopy)</li> <li>Experience in ERCP or EUS is highly valued but not a prerequisite for consideration</li> <li>Must be able to obtain hospital privileges at a 113-bed acute care hospital in Lake City, FL</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain; visa sponsorship available for qualifying candidates</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lake City sits at the crossroads of North Central Florida, roughly equidistant between Jacksonville and Gainesville — giving residents easy access to a major academic medical center, a top-tier university, and a vibrant coastal metro, all within an hour's drive. The area offers a lower cost of living than Florida's coastal markets, no state income tax, and a relaxed pace of life surrounded by natural springs, state forests, and year-round outdoor recreation. Families benefit from a tight-knit community feel, affordable housing, and proximity to the University of Florida's cultural and sporting amenities in Gainesville.</p>