Gastroenterologist needed in Gainesville, GA, an Atlanta Suburb-Partnership Opportunities
Gainesville, Georgia, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Gastroenterology
Salary $400,000 – $450,000 yearly
Degree Required MD/DO Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Clinic/Private Practice Inpatient Outpatient
Location 2324 Limestone Overlook, Gainesville, Georgia, 30501, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/05/24
Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville, P.C. is excited to announce a fantastic new and immediate opening for an employed permanent board-certified or board-eligible fellowship trained general gastroenterologist to join its growing practice located in beautiful Northeast Georgia.

Live and work in a city voted as one of "The South's Best Cities On The Rise 2024," by Southern Living.

Central Location/Facility:
2324 Limestone Overlook, Gainesville, GA 30501

About the Organization

Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville, P.C. is an independent practice that provides care and services to people living in Northeast Georgia and the surrounding areas. The organization was founded in 1981 and was the first clinic in Northeast Georgia to provide dedicated specialty care for digestive illness and disease. Since its foundation the organization has grown to be comprised of ten distinguished Gastroenterologist, fifteen advanced practice providers and a dedicated support staff. The practice provides services at five clinic locations, two Ambulatory Surgical Centers, two in house Infusion Centers, and has affiliations with Northeast Georgia Medical Centers and Mountain Lakes Medical Center. With decades of experience the organization has been dedicated to providing the community with quality digestive care, it’s the organization’s belief that experience and expertise matter.

Partnership Opportunities

Partnership opportunities are available with this position. The physician would be required to work as an employed physician for one year before partnership opportunities are discussed.

Salary Information:
$400,000.00 base annual salary
$50,000.00 call pay-based on a 1:10 rotation
$25,000.00 sign-on bonus
$10,000.00 relocation assistance

Benefits: Our competitive benefits package includes*:
• Immediate eligibility for Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Four weeks paid time off, for vacation or CME
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Paid Malpractice
• Retirement benefits
• Allowance for cell phone, DEA Application, License renewal, CME and scrubs

*Note: benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

Drug Free Workplace: Extensive criminal background check, reference check and drug screen will be performed.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, military or veteran status, gender, color or national origin in its employment practices.

About the Community

Gainesville, Georgia offers its residents rich history, small town feel with big city style, access to the Lake Sidney Lanier, and is centrally located less than thirty miles to Athens, Dahlonega, Buford, Alpharetta, and Cumming. This prime location offers its residents the opportunity to explore all Northeast Georgia has to offer and has been named one of the fifty best places to live in the United States. Residents get to experience the Northeast Georgia Mountains, Lake Sidney Lanier, Northeast Georgia Wineries, local festivals, food markets and much, much more. In addition to the city’s central location for entertainment, Gainesville is home to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, ranked the #4 best hospital in Georgia and the top ranked hospital outside of Atlanta. With a top ranked hospital in the heart of the city, Gainesville, Georgia offers its residents and medical providers a thriving collaborative community.

Job Responsibilities

Be part of a thriving, respected and established private GI practice!

• Full-time permanent employed inpatient/outpatient practice opportunity due to volume growth.
• Specialty support for referrals from local community of physicians
• Esteemed, well-respected group of 10 Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and 15 Advanced Practice Providers
• Supportive, friendly environment with a focus on quality and work/life balance
• Attractive rotating call coverage for night, hospitalist, weekend and holidays.
• Advanced Practice Provider assistance with night, weekend, and holiday coverage
• Partnership opportunities available!

This role will work collaboratively with all providers to provide complete, comprehensive clinical care for patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Clinical Care will include diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care for preventative and healthcare maintenance to patients. Physician will be joining an established group with an instant referral base and will perform the full spectrum of gastroenterology tests and procedures. Physician will take night, weekend and holiday call on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:
• Medical Degree
• Gastroenterology fellowship
• Doctor of Medicine license in the state of Georgia, by start date
• Board-Eligible/Board-Certified
• DEA License
• BLS and ACLS Certification
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to perform EUS or ERCP is preferred, but not required.
• Strong computer skills and EMR Knowledge (Epic, Allscripts, ModMed)

Working Hours

The set clinic hours for the practice are Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:00am-12:00pm. While these are the set clinic hours during which the physician will be scheduled to see patients, the physician may have to come in earlier or work later to get the work completed.

In addition to clinic hours, this position will include a rotating schedule for procedure blocks at the Ambulatory Surgical Centers and local outpatient hospital blocks. This position is also part of a rotating schedule for night call, weekend, and holiday coverage for Northeast Georgia Medical Centers in Braselton and Gainesville. Coverage will be assigned on a rotating basis with the other physicians in the practice.