<p>Washington Gastroenterology (WAGI) is recruiting a full-time, board-eligible or board-certified Gastroenterologist to join its physician-led community practice serving Bellevue, Puyallup, and Tacoma, WA. This is the largest GI practice in Washington State — more than 30 board-certified gastroenterologists and 20 advanced practitioners across 15 Western Washington locations — offering a rare combination of community-practice autonomy and enterprise-scale operational support. The role carries a competitive salary range of $475,000–$550,000, a structured 4-day workweek, and a clear partnership track, making it one of the more attractive GI opportunities in the Pacific Northwest.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $475,000–$550,000 annually</li> <li>Partnership track available for long-term equity participation in a physician-led group</li> <li>401(k) plan with maximum employer contributions for physicians</li> <li>5 weeks of annual paid vacation</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance covering employee and family</li> <li>Long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and basic life insurance included</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>4-day workweek structure built to support sustainable work/life balance</li> <li>Call schedule no less than 1:6 across a large, well-staffed group</li> <li>Full outpatient GI and endoscopic scope of practice: colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, esophageal dilation, ERCP, EUS, and capsule endoscopy</li> <li>Additional clinical services include hemorrhoid banding, breath testing, manometry/pH studies, and infusion therapy</li> <li>Multi-site community-based clinic model across 15 locations in Western Washington, including Bellevue, Puyallup, and Tacoma</li> <li>Group of 30+ board-certified gastroenterologists supported by 20 advanced practitioners — one of the largest GI groups in the state</li> <li>Backed by a national MSO infrastructure providing analytics, revenue cycle management, compliance, and operational services — physicians retain full clinical autonomy</li> <li>Physician-led governance model with a clear path to partnership and ownership</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree required</li> <li>Board eligibility or board certification in Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine — Gastroenterology)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship</li> <li>Active Washington State medical license or eligibility to obtain one</li> <li>Proficiency in standard endoscopic procedures; advanced procedural skills (ERCP, EUS) are a strong asset</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a large, collaborative, multi-site group practice environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tacoma sits on the southern end of Puget Sound, offering direct access to the natural beauty of Mount Rainier, the Olympic Peninsula, and the San Juan Islands — all within a short drive. The city has undergone significant revitalization, with a vibrant arts scene, waterfront dining, and a cost of living meaningfully lower than Seattle, which is just 35 miles to the north. Tacoma's strong public and private school options, diverse neighborhoods, and year-round outdoor recreation make it a compelling destination for physicians seeking Pacific Northwest lifestyle without the premium price tag of the greater Seattle core.</p>