Gastroenterology Physician

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Board-Certified Gastroenterologist to lead and shape a brand-new academic Gastroenterology division as the Chief of GI at a prominent, system-affiliated healthcare institution in southern New Jersey.

This is a career-defining leadership opportunity for a physician ready to expand their influence clinically, academically, and strategically.

As Chief of Gastroenterology, you will:

• Build and lead a new GI division focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and academic advancement

• Recruit and mentor physicians, fellows, and clinical staff

• Work in a dual inpatient and outpatient setting with access to advanced GI tools and support

• Shape medical education through collaboration with a new medical school

• Oversee complex GI care and expand procedural services, including advanced endoscopy

• Collaborate with system leadership to grow the GI service line across multiple counties

• Set the tone for quality, culture, and clinical standards across the GI program

• MD or DO with Board Certification in Gastroenterology Required

• Active New Jersey medical license or ability to obtain before start

• Current BLS, ACLS, DEA, and CSR/CDS certifications (or willing to obtain)

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience

• Prior leadership or program-building experience preferred
  

• Willing to comply with COVID and Flu vaccination requirements

• Base Salary: $521,850 $823,584

• Annual Bonus Potential tied to leadership and clinical performance

• $3,000+ in CME allowance and paid CME days

• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement programs with non-elective employer contributions

• Comprehensive insurance coverage: health, dental, vision, life, disability

• Malpractice coverage with full tail

• Generous PTO: 224 hours annually + 40 hours of NJ sick time

• Tuition reimbursement, PSLF qualification, FSA, EAP, and employee discounts

This is a rare opportunity to build your own program from the ground up within a well-supported, forward-thinking health system. You'll have the autonomy of leadership, the resources of an academic partner, and the clinical freedom to practice full-spectrum gastroenterology in a region poised for growth.