<p>A well-established general gastroenterology practice in Hilo, Hawaii — the Big Island's largest city — is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist to serve as the sole full-time physician GI specialist for the region. The practice operates alongside an adjacent ambulatory surgery center, carries a strong established referral base, and offers a compensation range of $550,000–$700,000 with full-time or part-time scheduling flexibility. This is a rare opportunity to build a deeply rewarding clinical practice with genuine community impact in one of the most distinctive settings in American medicine.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $550,000–$700,000 (employed position)</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Malpractice coverage with tail protection included</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> <li>CME allowance with dedicated conference time</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Full-time or part-time engagement options available</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Bread-and-butter general gastroenterology practice with a broad, established patient panel</li> <li>Adjacent ambulatory surgery center (ASC) on-site, supporting efficient endoscopy workflow</li> <li>Sole full-time physician gastroenterologist for the practice — high regional demand with minimal local competition</li> <li>Strong, established referral base from the surrounding Big Island community</li> <li>Advanced procedures welcomed and supported, though not required — scope of practice is flexible to the clinician's training and interest</li> <li>Employed model with institutional support, allowing focus on clinical care rather than practice administration</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited institution</li> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology</li> <li>Completion of accredited Gastroenterology fellowship training</li> <li>Active Hawaii medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with general GI case mix; advanced endoscopy skills are a plus but not a prerequisite</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Hilo is the authentic, community-rooted heart of the Big Island — a lush tropical town where rainforests meet the Pacific, the historic Hilo Farmers Market anchors local life, and a vibrant arts scene gives the city genuine cultural character. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the active Kilauea volcano are 45 minutes south, while Mauna Kea's world-renowned summit observatories rise directly above the city; snorkeling, surfing, and deep-sea fishing fill the weekends. Hilo International Airport provides direct connections to Honolulu and mainland destinations, and while the cost of living runs higher than the continental U.S., the salary premium, no-commute lifestyle, and the quality of life on offer make this one of the most compelling physician relocation destinations in the country.</p>