<p>A 515-bed full-service community hospital in Pensacola, Florida is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist for a hospital-based GI Hospitalist role. The position offers a predominantly Monday–Friday daytime schedule with approximately Q5 call coverage for nights and weekends — a structure that delivers genuine work-life balance without sacrificing clinical depth. The hospital operates within an evolving graduate medical education environment, and the role is open to both experienced gastroenterologists and new fellowship graduates. Pensacola's Gulf Coast setting adds a compelling lifestyle dimension that is difficult to match anywhere in the Southeast.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Employed (W-2) position with competitive compensation</li> <li>Occurrence-based malpractice coverage — no tail liability exposure</li> <li>Health, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>Retirement plan with 401(k)</li> <li>CME allowance plus coverage of professional dues and subscriptions</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-based GI Hospitalist role within a 515-bed full-service community hospital</li> <li>Primarily Monday–Friday daytime schedule with approximately Q5 call for nights and weekends</li> <li>Option to maintain an occasional outpatient clinic for physicians who prefer a hybrid model</li> <li>EUS and ERCP skills preferred and valued, though not required for the position</li> <li>Supportive clinical environment with evolving GME programs — teaching opportunities available</li> <li>Open to new fellowship graduates as well as experienced gastroenterologists</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Advanced endoscopic skills (EUS, ERCP) preferred but not required</li> <li>New graduates and experienced physicians equally encouraged to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Pensacola sits along Florida's Emerald Coast and offers 52 miles of sugar-white beaches alongside a rich military history, world-class aviation attractions, and a vibrant arts and dining scene. The area blends Southern hospitality with year-round outdoor recreation — from Gulf fishing and water sports to cultural festivals — at a cost of living well below that of South Florida's major metros. For physicians seeking a coastal lifestyle without the congestion of Miami or Tampa, Pensacola is a genuinely compelling place to build a career and a life.</p>