Gastroenterologist
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Job Description
Position Summary
Physician-Owned Gastroenterology Practice in Durango, Colorado, Is Seeking A
- BOARD-CERTIFIED OR BOARD-ELIGIBLE GASTROENTEROLOGIST. THIS ROLE OFFERS IMMEDIATE
- PROCEDURAL VOLUME, NO RAMP PERIOD, STRONG EARNING POTENTIAL, AND A CLEAR PATH TO
Ownership in Both the Practice and a Physician-Owned Surgical Hospital.
About Us
DIGESTIVE HEALTH ASSOCIATES IS A PHYSICIAN-LED GI PRACTICE PARTNERED WITH A
Locally Owned Surgical Hospital. This Practice Is Built Around Clinical
AUTONOMY, EFFICIENCY, AND LONG-TERM PHYSICIAN SUSTAINABILITY. THIS IS A
Growth-Driven Opportunity Supported by Established Anesthesia, Nursing, And
- ENDOSCOPY TEAMS, STRONG REFERRALS, AND SIGNIFICANT UNMET PROCEDURAL DEMAND. THE
- CLINIC HAS A 2-3 MONTH BACKLOG, WITH 3,000+ OPEN-ACCESS COLONOSCOPY RECALLS.
- JOIN A TEAM OF 2 GASTROENTEROLOGISTS AND 3 EXPERIENCED GI PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
Experienced Physician Track
JOIN WITH IMMEDIATE CLINICAL AUTONOMY AND NO
Productivity Micromanagement. Providers Have the Ability to Tailor Scope Mix,
CLINIC LOAD, AND SCHEDULE FROM DAY ONE, AND HAVE A NEAR-TERM PATH TO EQUITY.
Early-Career Physician Track
You’LL Have a Structured Transition Into Full
VOLUME WITH EXPERIENCED PARTNER SUPPORT. BENEFIT FROM A DIRECT MENTORSHIP FROM A
MAYO Clinic-Trained Gastroenterologist and a 15+ Year Experienced GI Physician
ASSISTANT.
Key Responsibilities
- PROVIDE OUTPATIENT GASTROENTEROLOGY CARE AND ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES
- DIAGNOSE AND MANAGE A BROAD RANGE OF GI CONDITIONS
- PERFORM COLONOSCOPY AND UPPER ENDOSCOPY
- COLLABORATE WITH GI PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, ANESTHESIA, NURSING, AND ENDOSCOPY
Staff
- PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE GROWTH AS DESIRED
- NO MANDATORY CALL COVERAGE (OPTIONAL PAID HOSPITAL CALL AVAILABLE)
Qualifications
- MD OR DO FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION
- COMPLETION OF GASTROENTEROLOGY FELLOWSHIP
- BOARD-CERTIFIED OR BOARD-ELIGIBLE IN GASTROENTEROLOGY
- ELIGIBLE FOR COLORADO MEDICAL LICENSURE
- STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND A TEAM-ORIENTED MINDSET
Compensation & Benefits
- $450,000 GUARANTEED COMPENSATION IN YEAR 1 PLUS SIGNING BONUS
- UNCAPPED PRODUCTIVITY UPSIDE WITH NO RAMP PERIOD
- PRODUCTIVITY-BASED COMPENSATION MODEL BEGINNING YEAR 2
- CLEAR PATH TO $800,000+ ANNUAL INCOME
- ELECTIVE OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GI PRACTICE AND A PHYSICIAN-OWNED
Surgical Hospital
- FORGIVABLE INCOME GUARANTEE SUPPORTING FULL EARNINGS FROM DAY ONE
- MALPRACTICE INSURANCE WITH TAIL COVERAGE
- CME ALLOWANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
Schedule & Call
- FULL-TIME POSITION WITH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
- ABILITY TO SCOPE 2 DAYS PER WEEK INITIALLY, SCALING TO 4 DAYS PER WEEK
- NO MANDATORY CALL; AN OPTIONAL PAID HOSPITAL CALL IS AVAILABLE
LOCATION: DURANGO OFFERS A RARE COMBINATION OF STRONG EARNINGS POTENTIAL AND AN
EXCEPTIONAL MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLE, WITHOUT THE CONGESTION OR BURNOUT OF MAJOR METRO
Areas. World-Class Skiing, Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Hiking, Kayaking, And
FISHING ARE ALL ACCESSIBLE WITHIN MINUTES OF WORK. LIVE AND WORK IN ONE OF THE
West’S MOST Sought-After Mountain Communities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context
Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $43 per wRVU — implying roughly $366k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in gastroenterology | ranked against 372 Gastroenterology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Gastroenterology median $500k (middle half $363k–$550k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Colorado index 103.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $800k sign-on | Colorado physician listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 18% offer loan repayment354 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Gastroenterology hiring demand | #19 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 46 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 121 postings, 113 closed |
| New Gastroenterology listings | 160 in the last 30 days | 127 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Gastroenterology pay trend | −4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$366k | $43/wRVU × 8,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Gastroenterologist at Surgery Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 372 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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