Connecticut Gastroenterology (CTGI), a physician-led independent practice backed by the national infrastructure of GI Alliance, is recruiting a gastroenterologist to join its established group in Fairfield, CT. The practice blends general and advanced GI case mix within a true private-practice model — local clinical autonomy supported by world-class business, analytics, revenue cycle, and operational resources. A clear partnership track with ambulatory surgery center (ASC) ownership buy-in makes this one of the more compelling long-term wealth-building opportunities in New England GI. Fairfield's coastal Southwestern Connecticut location places you minutes from New York City with a lifestyle that is decidedly suburban.
Perks and Benefits
- Guaranteed base salary with productivity bonus structure during years one and two
- Year-three partnership track 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
- Employed position with the financial security of a large national network and the autonomy of independent private practice
Practice Highlights
- Mix of general and advanced gastroenterology cases — scope of practice spans routine and complex procedural work
- Physician-led governance structure: clinical decision-making retained by physicians through a Physician Executive Committee, Regional Clinical Governance Boards, and Local Head Physicians
- Management Services Organization (MSO) model handles analytics, technology, revenue cycle management, compliance, and operational support — reducing administrative burden on clinicians
- National-scale data insights and infrastructure available to support practice growth and quality outcomes
- ASC affiliation with ownership buy-in pathway, creating meaningful ancillary income potential
- Part of GI Alliance, the nation's leading gastroenterology network, providing access to peer collaboration, shared best practices, and specialty-specific resources
- Castle Connolly-recognized practice, reflecting a commitment to clinical excellence
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine — Gastroenterology)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship
- Active Connecticut medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with both general and advanced endoscopic case mix
About the Community
Fairfield is a coastal Southwestern Connecticut town that offers an exceptional blend of suburban family living and shoreline recreation, with direct Metro-North rail access to Midtown Manhattan in under 90 minutes. The area features vibrant downtown districts, extensive parks and recreational areas, highly rated public schools, and a strong sense of community — making it a natural draw for physicians relocating with families. Cost of living, while higher than national averages, is notably more accessible than comparable communities in New York's immediate suburbs, and the quality-of-life dividend is significant.