<p>A well-established private gastroenterology practice in North Central Florida is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist to join a collegial two-physician group supported by an ARNP. The practice operates from spacious offices with an on-site ambulatory surgery center — complete with in-house anesthesia and pathology services — and covers a single 113-bed acute care hospital. Candidates with ERCP or EUS training will find an immediate opportunity to introduce services that are currently unavailable anywhere else in the community, representing a meaningful clinical and professional differentiator from day one.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Florida has no state income tax, providing a direct compensation advantage over most other states</li> <li>Favorable 1:3 shared call schedule — or better — with call coverage limited to a single facility</li> <li>Visa support available for eligible candidates</li> <li>New graduates actively encouraged to apply, with an established group structure to support onboarding</li> <li>Opportunity to build a subspecialty niche in ERCP and/or EUS — services currently unmet in the local market</li> <li>Access to robotic technology on-site; use is available but not required</li> <li>Clinical research involvement available for interested candidates</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Joining a mature, community-based private practice with 2 board-certified gastroenterologists and a credentialed ARNP</li> <li>ARNP holds hospital privileges and actively assists with inpatient consults, reducing attending burden</li> <li>Practice operates from spacious dedicated office space with its own ambulatory surgery center, in-house anesthesia, and in-house pathology</li> <li>General bread-and-butter gastroenterology case mix — upper and lower endoscopy available for candidates who want procedural volume; no trauma or bariatrics</li> <li>ERCP and EUS experience highly valued; these subspecialty services do not currently exist elsewhere in the community, creating an immediate referral opportunity</li> <li>Single-facility hospital coverage: a 113-bed acute care hospital serving the North Central Florida region</li> <li>Hospital service lines include 24-hour emergency care, interventional cardiology, heart care, orthopedics, cancer care, imaging, and rehabilitation</li> <li>Hospital accreditations and certifications: Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, Joint Commission Disease-Specific Certification as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, Joint Commission "Top Performers on Key Quality Measures" designation, and Chest Pain Accreditation by the American College of Cardiology</li> <li>Opportunities for clinical research participation available to interested physicians</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology required; new fellowship graduates welcome</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy; advanced endoscopy skills (ERCP, EUS) not required but strongly preferred and will be leveraged immediately</li> <li>Visa sponsorship available for eligible international medical graduates</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>North Central Florida offers a quality of life that is difficult to match — warm weather year-round, no state income tax, and a lower cost of living relative to Florida's coastal metros. The region sits within reach of both Gainesville and Ocala, providing access to a major university medical center, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and top-rated public and private schools. Outdoor enthusiasts will find world-class freshwater springs, state forests, equestrian trails, and easy drives to both the Gulf Coast and Atlantic beaches, making this an appealing destination for physicians seeking a balanced, community-oriented lifestyle.</p>