Arizona Digestive Health (ADH) in Sun City, Arizona is recruiting a gastroenterologist to join a physician-led private practice backed by a national GI network with world-class operational infrastructure. The position offers a protected salary for the first two years, a clear partnership track beginning in year three — including ambulatory surgery center (ASC) ownership buy-in — and a well-balanced case mix of general GI with optional advanced procedural work. Sun City sits within the greater Phoenix metro, one of the fastest-growing healthcare markets in the country, offering a high quality of life at a relatively affordable cost.
Perks and Benefits
- Protected salary with bonus potential during the first two years of employment
- Partnership track beginning in year three, with ASC ownership buy-in potential, additional ancillary income streams, and a restricted stock grant
- Signing bonus provided
- Relocation allowance provided
- Annual CME stipend included
- Local clinical autonomy supported by national-scale business infrastructure (revenue cycle, analytics, compliance, technology, and operational support) — administrative burden is actively reduced so physicians focus on patient care
- Physician-led governance structure: Physician Executive Committee, Regional Clinical Governance Boards, and Local Head Physicians retain clinical decision-making authority
Practice Highlights
- Physician-led private practice model with the resources of a national GI network behind it
- Employed structure for years one and two; partnership track activates in year three
- Well-balanced case mix: general GI forms the core, with open opportunities to incorporate advanced cases for interested physicians — advanced procedural work is available but not required
- Good blend of clinic-based and hospital-based work
- Shared call coverage distributed among the physician group
- ASC ownership buy-in available at partnership, creating meaningful ancillary income potential
- Management Services Organization (MSO) model: national infrastructure handles analytics, technology, revenue cycle, compliance, and operations — physicians are not managed, they are supported
- Practice serves a large and growing patient base within one of the fastest-expanding metro areas in the United States
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine — Gastroenterology)
- Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship following Internal Medicine residency
- Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with a general GI case mix in both clinic and hospital settings; interest in advanced endoscopy is welcomed but not required
About the Community
Sun City is a well-established community in the northwest Phoenix metro, offering easy access to everything the greater Phoenix area provides — abundant sunshine, year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, golfing, and biking, and a diverse cultural scene with museums, theaters, music venues, and professional sports. Phoenix consistently ranks among the most affordable major metros in the country, with excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community. The region's rapid population growth translates directly into sustained demand for specialty care, making this an ideal market for a gastroenterologist building a long-term practice.