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Physician - Gastroenterologist - USA Health Providence Gastroenterology

GastroenterologyNo callPart-Time

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Job Description

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area.

Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms.

We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

USA Health Providence Gastroenterology, part of USA Health, the University of South Alabama’s academic health system, is seeking a full time, board eligible or board certified gastroenterologist in Mobile, Alabama. Join a growing practice with strong patient demand, an established primary care referral base, advanced practice provider support, and the resources of a comprehensive regional health system.

Whether your focus is general gastroenterology or advanced procedures, you can build a practice that aligns with your clinical interests. Experience or interest in ERCP and EUS is welcomed but not required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Strong demand and growth: Robust GI volume, a substantial primary care referral base, and an opportunity to ramp up quickly.

  • Procedural resources: Access to six endoscopy rooms, growing ERCP volume, and in office FibroScan capability.
  • Practice flexibility: A schedule of 230 working days annually, with a combination of clinic and procedures.
  • Collaborative support: Advanced practice provider support and a practice environment serving patients across the region.
  • Competitive opportunity: Excellent earning potential and a competitive benefits package.

Connected to USA Health

USA Health Providence is a full service, 349 bed hospital with 24/7 emergency care and programs in heart care, bariatric surgery, cancer care, and maternity care.

As part of USA Health, the University of South Alabama’s academic health system, Providence is connected to University Hospital, Children’s & Women’s Hospital, Mitchell Cancer Institute, the Physician Enterprise, and the Whiddon College of Medicine.

This connection brings the strengths of a regional academic health system to a community focused gastroenterology practice, with a shared commitment to patient care, education, and research.

  • Position at a Glance
  • Full time gastroenterology opportunity
  • General GI and advanced GI interests considered
  • ERCP and EUS welcomed, not required
  • 230 working days annually with clinic and procedure time
  • Advanced practice provider support
  • Electronic medical records: Cerner and Athena

Explore the opportunity to grow your career with USA Health Providence Gastroenterology and help meet the expanding need for GI care along the Gulf Coast.

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship
  • Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology

Eligible for an Unrestricted Alabama Medical License

Commitment to high quality, patient centered care with strong communication and collaborative skills

Preferred: Experience in general gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures. Advanced endoscopy training or experience with ERCP and EUS is welcomed but not required.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical communication

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Physician market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in gastroenterologyranked against 398 Gastroenterology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $572k (middle half $483k–$630k)188 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Alabama216 active22,810 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedAlabama Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $58k) · 6% offer loan repayment216 active listings, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (398 Gastroenterology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Gastroenterologist - USA Health Providence Gastroenterology at USA Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 398 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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#2

Full Time Gastroenterologist

Allied Digestive Health · Staten Island, New York

$425k-$450k
#3

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$400k-$425k
#4

Gastroenterologist

starting at $400,000
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 398 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Mobile

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$192k
Typical market rent
$1,258/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Mobile, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.