A well-established, physician-led gastroenterology group in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is recruiting a general gastroenterologist to join a 20-physician practice backed by national-scale infrastructure and operational support. The position offers an employed-to-partnership track within a high-functioning private practice model that closes early on Fridays — a meaningful quality-of-life differentiator in a specialty known for demanding schedules. Baton Rouge combines the cultural richness of Louisiana's capital city with top-ranked schools, a celebrated food scene, and the energy of a major university town.
Perks and Benefits
- Generous financial package — specific figures available upon inquiry
- Employed position with a defined partnership track
- Signing bonus provided
- Relocation allowance provided
- Annual CME stipend included
- Local clinical autonomy supported by national-scale business infrastructure (analytics, revenue cycle, compliance, and operational support through a Management Services Organization model)
Practice Highlights
- General gastroenterology scope of practice
- Group of 20 physicians supported by 10 advanced practice providers (APPs)
- Established, steady patient referral base — no cold-start patient development required
- Practice closes at noon every Friday, providing a consistent half-day off each week
- Physician-led governance structure with local head physicians, regional clinical governance boards, and a physician executive committee — clinical decision-making remains with clinicians
- MSO infrastructure handles administrative burden: analytics, technology, revenue cycle, compliance, and operations
- Affiliated with a national gastroenterology network, providing access to data insights, best practices, and specialty-wide clinical resources
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship
- Active Louisiana medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with general GI practice including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
About the Community
Baton Rouge is Louisiana's capital city and home to Louisiana State University, one of the nation's oldest and most storied public universities — bringing collegiate energy, research activity, and a vibrant arts and culture scene to everyday life. The city offers top-ranked public and private K–12 schools, the Shaw Center for the Arts, nationally recognized dining, and deep historical and cultural roots that make it a genuine destination rather than simply a place to work. Situated along the Mississippi River with easy access to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, Baton Rouge delivers an exceptional quality of life at a cost of living well below comparable major metros.