Gastroenterology Associates, Inc. (GAI) is recruiting a full-time gastroenterologist to join its physician-led private practice in Providence, Rhode Island — one of New England's most livable coastal cities. This is a blend of outpatient clinic and hospital-based care with procedural volume at an ambulatory surgery center, backed by the operational infrastructure of one of the largest GI networks in the country. The defining differentiator here is a clear, structured partnership track beginning in year three that includes ASC ownership buy-in, a restricted stock grant, and ancillary income opportunities — making this a genuine wealth-building opportunity, not just a clinical position.
Perks and Benefits
- Guaranteed base salary with productivity bonus structure during years one and two
- Partnership track at year three, including restricted stock grant and ambulatory surgery center ownership buy-in
- Signing bonus provided at hire
- Relocation allowance
- Annual CME allowance
- Student loan repayment program
- Ancillary income opportunities available through partnership structure
- Shared call responsibilities distributed across the existing physician group
Practice Highlights
- Outpatient gastroenterology care delivered across a blend of clinic and hospital settings
- Endoscopic procedural practice with access to an ambulatory surgery center, including a path to ASC ownership
- Physician-led governance structure with meaningful clinical decision-making authority retained by physicians
- Management Services Organization handles analytics, revenue cycle management, compliance, and operational support — preserving full clinical autonomy
- Part of GI Alliance, one of the largest gastroenterology networks in the country, providing national-scale resources and infrastructure
- Shared call structure distributed among the group, limiting individual call burden
- Long-term practice ownership model designed to reward tenure and commitment
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree required
- Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine — Gastroenterology)
- Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship
- Active Rhode Island medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered specialty care
- Interest in long-term practice partnership and ownership
About the Community
Providence, Rhode Island offers a compelling combination of coastal New England living, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and a highly educated population anchored by Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, and multiple major medical institutions. The city sits squarely between Boston (approximately one hour north) and New York City (approximately three hours south), giving physicians easy access to major metropolitan amenities while enjoying a lower cost of living and a genuinely walkable, culturally rich home base. Four-season weather, Narragansett Bay waterfront access, and strong public and private school options make Providence an attractive long-term destination for physicians relocating with families.