TEST Gastroenterologist (Physician) *DO NOT APPLY*
Listed compensation
$575k
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Job Description
The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) is a leading group of over 1,800 physicians in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., exclusively caring for Kaiser Permanente patients. We invite applications for a specialist in Gastroenterology at our Shady Grove Medical Center.
Unlike other U.S. health systems, MAPMG is built and led by physicians who earn competitive salaries, without income based on providing individual services. Our medical group comprises board-certified physicians across 60+ specialties.
MAPMG physicians use a comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) to coordinate care. Our focus is on long-term health, prevention, diagnosing, and treating diseases effectively.
MAPMG researchers and staff support innovative ideas, ensuring quality care, educational programming, and advancing best practices through research.
What You Can Expect
- Provide outpatient consultative & endoscopy services through an internal referral system in a collegial environment that allows for work life balance
- Provide care with a mix of virtual & in-person patient visits
- Access to state-of-the-art endoscopy equipment
- Support a call schedule where call is divided equally amongst all providers
- Provide inpatient coverage at affiliated hospitals
- Work with an experienced support staff
- Opportunities for leadership positions within the medical group if desired
- A physician friendly EMR (electronic medical record) system
Minimum Requirements
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Eligible in Gastroenterology
- Currently licensed or able to obtain licenses in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia
MAPMG Physicians
- Practice patient-centered, culturally competent medical care
- Communicate thoughtfully (listen, educate, advocate)
- Lead with integrity
- Value teamwork
- Are transparent and honest
- Go “above and beyond” for their patients
We Provide You
- Competitive compensation
- Pathway for physicians to become shareholders of MAPMG
- Comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums, a pension plan and 401(k), life insurance, and paid leave
- Complete professional liability coverage provided at no cost, 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification, continuing medical education reimbursement, and in-house CME opportunities
- A concierge service that works directly with you to apply for all required state, CDS, and DEA licenses
The starting annual salary for this position is $575,000 which considers an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, MAPMG offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.
MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
Provide outpatient consultative and endoscopy services while maintaining a mix of virtual and in-person patient visits. Perform inpatient coverage at affiliated hospitals and participate in a shared call schedule.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified or eligible in Gastroenterology. Applicants must be licensed or able to obtain licensure in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
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 Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$575k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $548k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in gastroenterology | ranked against 374 Gastroenterology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $575k | Gastroenterology median $565k (middle half $483k–$630k)189 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$548k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Gastroenterology listings in Maryland | 6 active | 374 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland physician listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment405 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 | 155 in the last 30 days | 135 the 30 days before (+15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Gastroenterology pay trend | +20.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates TEST Gastroenterologist (Physician) *DO NOT APPLY* at MAPMG 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 374 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, flexible scheduling.
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