Gastroenterology opening in Portsmouth, OHLocated in Portsmouth, OH - Columbus 90mFull-time; PermanentHospital EmployedGeneral Gastroenterology / Outpatient & EndoscopyHigh-Volume Practice / Light CallSeeking BC/BE Gastroenterologist Overview: Join an established, high-volume Gastroenterology practice serving Southern Ohio Step into a turnkey practice with immediate patient volume and strong established referral patterns Work alongside 1 experienced Gastroenterologist and 3 Nurse Practitioners Experienced APP support, including Nurse Practitioners with more than 10 years of Gastroenterology experience Provide comprehensive General Gastroenterology care with a focus on bread-and-butter GI procedures Average of 10-15 endoscopic procedures daily Approximately 30 patients per day in the outpatient clinic Clinical office hours Monday-Thursday, 8 AM-5 PM, and Friday, 8 AM-12 PM Light call responsibilities managed primarily from home Rarely required to return to the hospital for emergent cases Single practice location with hospital Endoscopy Suite approximately 2 minutes from the office Access to 5 fully equipped endoscopy suites with advanced Olympus technology Olympus Evis X1 technology upgrade planned for 2026 Olympus 190 adult and pediatric endoscopes available Advanced diagnostic capabilities including high-resolution esophageal manometry, Bravo pH testing and PillCam Integrated Provation Medical Documentation System supporting procedure documentation, orders, coding and billing Outpatient clinic equipped with 8 examination rooms Dedicated clinical and administrative support including Service Line Manager, Office Manager, 2 LPNs and 3 Medical Office Assistants Opportunity to practice within a well-established regional healthcare network Teaching opportunities with medical students and Advanced Practice Provider trainees Opportunity for Clinical Adjunct Faculty appointment through an affiliated medical school Comp/Benefits: Option 1: $616,915 guaranteed annual base salary for 2 years, with additional compensation for experience Option 1: Potential transition to wRVU-based compensation upon exceeding production targets Option 2: $770,674 guaranteed annual base salary for 1 year, followed by wRVU-based compensation Potential earnings at or above the 90th MGMA percentile with bonuses Base salary reduced by 5% for physicians not yet board certified, with adjustment upon certification Bonus incentives up to 10% of annual salary Sign-on bonus of 15% of base salary, up to $100,000, paid upon contract signing and forgiven over 2-4 years Medical school loan repayment up to $200,000, at $25,000 annually per year of service commitment Residency or fellowship stipend up to $25,000, paid quarterly during the final 2 years of training $10,000 relocation allowance paid directly to moving company 29 days of PTO, including 4 weeks of vacation plus holidays and sick days Additional 5 days of PTO upon achieving 75th-percentile wRVU production 5 days of CME time annually Up to $5,000 CME allowance for continuing education, books and journals 403(b) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 2% of base salary 457(b) deferred compensation plan without employer match Health insurance with employee premium contributions Employer-provided claims-made malpractice insurance with $2 million per claim / $6 million aggregate coverage Initial 2-year employment contract Contract includes a 70-mile, 2-year noncompete provision or liquidated damages equal to one year's salary Group/Facility Info: Established 222-bed nonprofit regional medical center serving Southern Ohio Founded in 1966, with more than 3,000 employees and over 300 medical staff members Regional healthcare system serving approximately 250,000 residents Established Gastroenterology practice with 1 physician, 3 Nurse Practitioners and dedicated clinical support staff Advanced Endoscopy Center featuring 5 procedure suites, Olympus technology and integrated Provation documentation Comprehensive outpatient Gastroenterology clinic with 8 examination rooms and specialized diagnostic testing capabilities Teaching opportunities with medical students and APP trainees, including eligibility for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status through an affiliated osteopathic medical school About the Area:Portsmouth is a welcoming riverfront community in Southern Ohio, located approximately 90 miles south of Columbus along the Ohio River. Known for its historic charm, affordable housing and scenic surroundings, Portsmouth offers a relaxed lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. Residents enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, camping and exploring nearby Shawnee State Park and Shawnee State Forest, along with the city's historic downtown, locally owned restaurants, shops and famous Ohio River floodwall murals. The area features family-friendly neighborhoods, local schools, community festivals and Shawnee State University. With convenient access to Columbus, Cincinnati and Huntington, West Virginia, Portsmouth offers an appealing combination of small-town living, natural beauty and professional opportunity.
