<p>University Gastroenterology Inc. (UGI) is recruiting a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist to join its physician-led private practice in Providence, Rhode Island. UGI operates within GI Alliance — the nation's largest gastroenterology network — giving clinicians the resources of a national platform while preserving local clinical autonomy and physician-led governance. The most compelling differentiator here is a clear year-three partnership track that includes ASC ownership buy-in, ancillary income streams, and a restricted stock grant — a genuine equity opportunity rarely offered this early in a career.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Guaranteed base salary with productivity bonus structure during the first two years of employment</li> <li>Year-three partnership track with ASC ownership buy-in potential, ancillary income participation, and a restricted stock grant</li> <li>Signing bonus provided at hire</li> <li>Relocation allowance</li> <li>Student loan repayment program</li> <li>Annual CME allowance</li> <li>Shared call model designed to support work/life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time Gastroenterologist role spanning both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings</li> <li>Active endoscopy program with participation in ancillary service lines and ASC ownership pathway</li> <li>Shared call responsibilities distributed across the existing physician group</li> <li>Physician-led governance structure — clinical decisions remain with the physicians, not administrators</li> <li>Backed by GI Alliance's national infrastructure: analytics, revenue cycle management, and operational support — without sacrificing local autonomy</li> <li>Opportunity to contribute directly to practice growth and clinical quality initiatives</li> <li>Long-term partnership and practice ownership track beginning at year three</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (MD or DO)</li> <li>Fellowship training in Gastroenterology required</li> <li>Active Rhode Island medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure</li> <li>Commitment to high-quality, patient-focused specialty care</li> <li>Genuine interest in long-term partnership and practice ownership</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Providence, Rhode Island offers an exceptional quality of life anchored by coastal access, a nationally recognized dining scene, and a rich cultural and arts community. The city sits at the crossroads of New England — Boston is under an hour away and New York City is roughly three hours by train — making it an ideal base for physicians who want urban amenities without the cost or pace of a major metro. Rhode Island's compact geography means beaches, sailing, and outdoor recreation are genuinely minutes from the office.</p>