<p>A well-established two-physician gastroenterology practice embedded within a larger multispecialty group in Modesto, California is recruiting a full-time employed Gastroenterologist to join its team. The practice runs a balanced 50/50 inpatient-outpatient model with a daily census of 15–25 patients, four dedicated procedure rooms, and established block time — the kind of mature, high-volume platform that keeps a proceduralist's schedule consistently full. Modesto's Central Valley location offers a dramatically lower cost of living than the Bay Area while placing you equidistant between San Francisco and Yosemite, with a compensation range that reaches nearly $720,000.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $451,339 – $719,979, determined by qualifications, experience, and productivity</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Malpractice coverage with tail protection included</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>CME allowance with dedicated conference time</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time employed position within a two-physician GI practice integrated into a larger multispecialty group</li> <li>Balanced inpatient/outpatient split: 50% inpatient, 50% outpatient</li> <li>Daily patient census of 15–25 patients across both settings</li> <li>Four dedicated procedure rooms with available block time for scheduling efficiency</li> <li>General bread-and-butter gastroenterology scope — diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, and the full range of standard GI procedural volume</li> <li>Call structure: 7 consecutive days (Monday through Sunday) once per month — predictable and manageable</li> <li>Established patient volume from day one; no ramp-up period building a panel from scratch</li> <li>Multispecialty group infrastructure provides built-in referral network and administrative support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited institution</li> <li>Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology (ABIM)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship</li> <li>Active California medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full inpatient and outpatient GI procedural spectrum at a busy community practice volume</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Modesto occupies the center of California's Central Valley, positioned roughly halfway between San Francisco and Yosemite National Park — weekend options range from world-class urban culture to Sierra Nevada hiking, fishing, and skiing, all within easy reach. The cost of living is substantially lower than the Bay Area, translating a competitive physician salary into genuine purchasing power: spacious homes, strong public schools, and safe, family-oriented neighborhoods. The city's cultural life includes the Gallo Center for the Arts, a thriving craft brewery scene, and the celebrated Graffiti Summer festival, while the surrounding agricultural region delivers farm-to-table dining, artisan creameries, and local wineries as everyday amenities. Sacramento is 90 minutes north, and the Sierra Nevada foothills begin just east of the valley floor.</p>