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BayCare Medical Group
Clearwater, Florida

Gastroenterologist - Morton Plant Hospital

GastroenterologyIncludes callFull-Time

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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

Patient CareClinical Procedures

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).

What does the Physician market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $572k (middle half $498k–$633k)202 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Gastroenterology listings in Florida24 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in Florida1,548 active22,469 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusFlorida 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 46 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 121 postings, 113 closed
New Gastroenterology listings161 in the last 30 days129 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Florida figures use all physicians: too few Florida Gastroenterology postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
2
<$485k
0
$485k-570k
2
$650k
3
$655k-740k

Annual compensation range

#1

Gastroenterologist - Fishkill & Poughkeepsie, NY

UnitedHealth Group · Poughkeepsie, New York

$371k-$736k
#2

Physician - Gastroenterologist

GBMC HealthCare · Towson, Maryland

$675k
#3

Gastroenterologist

$660k
#4

Gastroenterologist

$580k-$650k
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 2.4
Better work-life than 50% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 374 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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 and Relocation Assistance
Retirement Plan plus employer match
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance
Malpractice Insurance
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Living in Clearwater

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$422k
Typical market rent
$1,975/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.