<p>A well-established hospital-affiliated gastroenterology group in the northern suburbs of Tampa, Florida is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist to join a traditional inpatient and outpatient practice operating out of a single office location. The anchoring facility is a 392-bed acute care hospital — the sole Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center serving a three-county region of one million residents. Florida's zero state income tax and the Tampa metro's year-round lifestyle make this a compelling long-term destination for the right clinician.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package (details provided upon inquiry)</li> <li>Florida has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home pay</li> <li>Occurrence-based malpractice insurance — no tail liability exposure</li> <li>Comprehensive and flexible benefits package</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan participation</li> <li>Paid time off plus dedicated CME days and CME allowance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Single-office practice model — no multi-site travel burden</li> <li>Balanced traditional inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology practice</li> <li>ERCP and EUS capability is a valued differentiator but not a requirement — advanced endoscopists are especially welcome</li> <li>Inpatient coverage at a 392-bed acute care hospital with a high-acuity referral base across a three-county catchment of one million residents</li> <li>Facility is the only Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in the region, driving complex, high-volume inpatient consult activity</li> <li>Hospital holds Level 2 cardiovascular services designation and performs adult cardiac surgery, supporting a medically complex patient population with significant GI needs</li> <li>Joint Commission Sepsis Certification on-site — a marker of rigorous clinical standards and multidisciplinary collaboration</li> <li>Nationally recognized Top 100 Hospital for Superior Clinical Outcomes in orthopedic, spine, and vascular surgery; five-star ratings for hip fracture, spinal fusion, and total knee replacement reflect an institution committed to measurable quality</li> <li>Hospital has served the north Tampa community continuously since 1981, with deep regional roots and strong patient loyalty</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Internal Medicine — Gastroenterology subspecialty (ABIM)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited gastroenterology fellowship</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient GI care</li> <li>ERCP and EUS skills are a plus and may expand scope of practice within the group</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>The northern suburbs of Tampa offer an exceptional quality of life — suburban neighborhoods with strong school systems, easy access to Tampa's world-class dining, arts, and professional sports, and the Gulf Coast's beaches within a short drive. Florida's warm climate, outdoor recreation, and absence of state income tax consistently rank it among the most desirable relocation destinations for physicians, and the Tampa metro's continued population growth ensures a robust and expanding patient base for years to come.</p>