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BayCare Medical Group
St. Petersburg, Florida

Gastroenterology Physician - St. Petersburg, FL

GastroenterologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Position Overview

BayCare Medical Group, a leading physician-led organization in the Tampa Bay region, is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our team in St. Petersburg, Florida. This position offers the opportunity to practice a broad range of general GI procedures in an established and supportive environment.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

  • ERCP training and experience is a plus, but not required.
  • Inpatient call would be 1:6, rotated equally.
  • Excellent system support and referral base – incoming physician will gain an established patient base in no time!
  • Both new graduates and experienced physicians are welcome to apply.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate and dedicated Gastroenterologist to our team, someone who is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and making a positive impact in our community. Join BayCare Medical Group and be part of an exceptional healthcare organization dedicated to improving lives and promoting well-being.

Qualifications

  • Board Certification/Board Eligibility by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.
  • Ability to obtain a Florida medical license.
  • Company Overview

Benefits

BayCare Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Incentive Bonus
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Retirement Plan plus employer match
  • Paid Time Off
  • CME Allowance

Malpractice Insurance

Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more

Join BayCare Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.

About BayCare

BayCare continues to be a top destination to work, receive, and provide care — a commitment that’s reflected in our recent recognitions. Nationally, we were honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today and Energage.

Locally, Tampa Bay Times and Energage named BayCare a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year.

This year, we’re especially proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company at No. 17, and recognized for the fifth time by the prestigious PEOPLE® Companies That Care list, as well as an eight-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care™ award.

BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, comprising a network of 16 hospitals and a wide range of services, including imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home health care, and urgent care. Our mission is to connect patients with a full spectrum of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services to meet their health care needs throughout their lifetime.

Key Responsibilities

The Gastroenterologist will perform a broad range of general GI procedures and participate in an inpatient call rotation. They are expected to deliver high-quality patient care while managing an established patient base.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Inpatient CareClinical PracticeDiagnostic ServicesPreventive Services

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

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<$495k
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$500k
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$736k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Gastroenterologist, NY

UnitedHealth Group · Middletown, New York

$371k-$736k
#2

Gastroenterologist - Atlantic Health Gastroenterology - Wayne, New Jersey

Atlantic Health System · Wayne, New Jersey

$425k-$500k
#3

Gastroenterologist - Atlantic Health Gastroenterology at Metuchen

$425k-$500k
#4

Full Time Gastroenterologist

$425k-$450k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 369 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in St. Petersburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$428k
Typical market rent
$2,058/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About BayCare Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Clearwater, Florida
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Base Salary
Incentive Bonus
Sign-On Bonus
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance
Malpractice Insurance
Health Insurance