A well-established, 20-physician general gastroenterology practice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is adding a full-time employed Gastroenterologist with a clear partnership track and equity potential. The group operates within the largest physician-led GI organization in the country, combining the autonomy of a private-practice model with national-scale administrative infrastructure. Baton Rouge offers a high-volume, mature referral base, 10 dedicated APPs, and a schedule built with early Friday closures — a meaningful quality-of-life feature in a specialty known for demanding hours.
Perks and Benefits
- Generous financial compensation package (specific figures available upon inquiry)
- Signing bonus included
- Relocation allowance provided
- Annual CME allowance
- Employed position with a defined partnership track offering equity potential
- National-scale administrative and operational support through a managed services organization — revenue cycle management, analytics, and compliance handled centrally
Practice Highlights
- 20-physician general gastroenterology group with a physician-led governance structure and local clinical autonomy
- 10 APPs across the group providing robust clinical support and enabling high-volume throughput
- Established, steady patient referral base — no cold-start ramp-up
- Schedule includes early Friday closures at 12:00 PM, supporting consistent work-life balance
- Physician-led practice model with meaningful clinician input into clinical and operational decision-making
- Part of GI Alliance — the largest physician-led gastroenterology organization in the United States — providing national infrastructure while preserving local practice identity
- Back-office support includes analytics, revenue cycle management, and regulatory compliance, freeing clinicians to focus on patient care
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (MD or DO)
- Active Louisiana medical license or eligibility to obtain one
- Commitment to individualized, high-quality patient care in a general GI scope
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-volume private-practice environment
About the Community
Baton Rouge is Louisiana's capital city, situated along the Mississippi River with a population large enough to support a robust referral base and a genuine metropolitan lifestyle. Home to Louisiana State University, the city offers a vibrant food and arts scene, strong public and private school options, and the cultural richness the Gulf South is known for. Physicians relocating here find an affordable cost of living relative to other major Southern metros, with New Orleans less than 90 minutes away for weekend access to one of the country's most distinctive cities.