Gastroenterologist - Morton Plant Hospital
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Job Description
Position Overview
BayCare Medical Group, the leading physician-led medical group in the Tampa Bay area, is actively recruiting for a board certified/board eligible Gastroenterologist to join an established team of four gastroenterologists at Morton Plant Hospital, in Clearwater Florida.
Highlights of This Exciting Opportunity Include
Proficiency in ERCP is required. Candidates that have Advanced Endoscopy/EUS Fellowship training are preferred.
- Inpatient call would be 1:4, rotated equally and 1:5/6 once fully staffed
- Procedures and inpatient consults are performed at one hospital
- Opportunity to do procedures at an outpatient facility
Excellent system support and referral base – incoming physician will gain an established patient base in no time!
Qualifications
- Board Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
- ERCP and EUS skills / completion of an Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship
- Ability to obtain a Florida medicine 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 and Relocation Assistance
- 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.
We’re proud to serve Tampa Bay, Polk County and the west-central Gulf Coast of Florida. We think you’ll find this area a great place not only to work, but also to live, play and grow. We’re home to welcoming neighbors, growing and dynamic communities, outstanding schools, colleges and universities, and dedicated team members.
Golfing, fishing, boating/kayaking, shelling, biking, sunbathing, and viewing the sunset from one of America’s top beaches are just a few of the reasons why people love this area. Tampa Bay is home to many professional sports teams, discover exciting exhibits at local museums and enjoy listening to the Florida Orchestra at several local venues. Experience the excitement at local and close by amusement parks. It’s all here for you to enjoy.
Key Responsibilities
The gastroenterologist will perform inpatient consults and procedures at Morton Plant Hospital while participating in a 1:4 call rotation. The role also includes the opportunity to perform procedures at an outpatient facility.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
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).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $572k (middle half $498k–$633k)202 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Gastroenterology listings in Florida | 24 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician listings in Florida | 1,548 active | 22,469 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Florida physician listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 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 | 161 in the last 30 days | 129 the 30 days before (+25%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −5.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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