General Gastroenterologist – Fredericksburg, VA
Listed compensation
$540k-$560k
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Job Description
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Job Summary
The Gastroenterologist provides comprehensive consultative, diagnostic, and therapeutic gastroenterology services for patients with disorders of the digestive system. This physician delivers high-quality care across outpatient clinics, endoscopy centers, hospital settings, and affiliated care sites while supporting the continued growth and strategic development of the gastroenterology service line.
In addition, the Gastroenterologist collaborates closely with advanced practice providers, primary care physicians, hospitalists, surgeons, oncologists, and other specialists to ensure seamless care coordination and timely access to services. The physician participates in quality improvement initiatives, operational efficiency efforts, clinical program development, and educational activities that support organizational goals and enhance the patient experience.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Provides comprehensive gastroenterology services across outpatient, inpatient, and ambulatory surgery center settings.
Collaborates with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in a team-based care model to support patient evaluation, treatment planning, and continuity of care.
Participates in established referral management and patient triage processes to ensure timely access to gastroenterology services.
Works collaboratively with hospital medicine, oncology, surgical services, and other multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Contributes to the development, implementation, and expansion of gastroenterology programs and services.
- Participates in quality improvement, patient access, and operational initiatives designed to enhance clinical outcomes and service delivery.
- Provides care across multiple practice locations within the health system's regional service area.
- Supports service line initiatives through participation in physician leadership, quality, operational, educational, or mentoring activities as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Education, Experience and Qualifications
Required
- Completion of ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship
- License and/or Certifications
Required
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certification or Eligibility in Gastroenterology
- Active Virginia License and DEA
Base Salary Range
$540,000 (min) - $560,000 (max)
MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.
Compensation Pay Range
$259.62 - $269.23
Key Responsibilities
The Gastroenterologist provides comprehensive consultative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services across various clinical settings including hospitals and endoscopy centers. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and contribute to the strategic development of the gastroenterology service line.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship and hold an MD or DO degree. A valid Virginia medical license and board certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$550k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $544k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Gastroenterologist – Fredericksburg, VA at Mary Washington Healthcare 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 381 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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