University Gastroenterology Inc. (UGI) is recruiting a fellowship-trained Gastroenterologist to join its established, physician-led private practice in Providence, Rhode Island. This is an employed position with a clear partnership track — including ambulatory surgery center (ASC) ownership buy-in — backed by national-scale infrastructure that handles the administrative burden so you can focus entirely on clinical care. The practice offers a strong blend of outpatient clinic and hospital work, shared call, and a compensation model designed to reward productivity and long-term commitment from day one.
Perks and Benefits
- Guaranteed base salary with productivity bonus structure during the first two years of employment
- Year-three partnership track with ASC ownership buy-in potential, additional ancillary income streams, and a restricted stock grant
- Signing bonus included in the financial package
- Relocation allowance provided
- Student loan repayment program available
- Annual CME stipend included
- Local clinical autonomy supported by national-scale business infrastructure (revenue cycle, analytics, compliance, technology, and operational support through a Management Services Organization model)
Practice Highlights
- Employed position within an established, physician-led independent gastroenterology group in Providence, RI
- Well-balanced mix of outpatient clinic and inpatient/hospital-based GI work
- Shared call model distributed across the group — no solo overnight burden
- Partnership track beginning at year three, including ASC ownership buy-in and ancillary income potential
- Physician-led governance structure: clinical decision-making retained by practicing physicians through a Physician Executive Committee, Regional Clinical Governance Boards, and Local Head Physicians
- National network affiliation providing data analytics, technology platforms, revenue cycle management, and compliance support — reducing administrative overhead for clinicians
- Part of GI Alliance, the nation's largest physician-led gastroenterology network, offering access to best practices, outcomes data, and specialty-focused resources
Qualifications
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship
- Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine — Gastroenterology)
- Active Rhode Island medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with the full scope of general GI practice including both clinic-based and hospital-based care
About the Community
Providence, Rhode Island places you within reach of 400 miles of New England coastline — beaches are accessible from virtually anywhere in the state. The city itself offers rich colonial history, a nationally recognized arts and culinary scene, and a diverse, walkable urban environment. Boston is roughly an hour north and New York City is under four hours by car or train, making Providence an ideal base for physicians who want a genuine four-season lifestyle without sacrificing access to major metropolitan centers. Cost of living remains notably lower than Boston or New York while delivering comparable cultural amenities.