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Hilo, Hawaii

Gastroenterologist Physician

GastroenterologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

Compensation range: $550K–$700K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Us

Gastroenterology Associates, Inc. is the premier GI practice on Hawaii's Big Island — a well-established group with a strong reputation for delivering expert, patient-centered digestive care in a collaborative, compassionate environment.

You'll work alongside two experienced Nurse Practitioners in a practice that's built to support your success from day one.

The focus is bread-and-butter general GI, giving you a fulfilling, balanced clinical schedule without the demands of advanced procedural requirements — though advanced skills are welcome if you want to use them.

This is a rare chance to build a meaningful career in one of the most extraordinary places in the world to live and practice medicine.

Position Highlights

  • General gastroenterology practice serving adult patients; advanced procedures not required but welcomed
  • Open to full-time candidates as well as part-time or per diem travelers (minimum 10 shifts/month)
  • Travel costs reimbursed for part-time/per diem arrangements
  • Collaborative team structure with two experienced Nurse Practitioners
  • Well-established practice with advanced diagnostics and the latest GI technology
  • ASC ownership buy-in opportunity available
  • Experienced physicians and new graduates both encouraged to apply

What We Offer

  • Compensation range: $550,000–$700,000
  • Signing bonus starting at $25,000
  • 30 days PTO plus holidays (full-time roles)
  • 5 paid CME days annually
  • ASC buy-in opportunity
  • Malpractice insurance provided, including tail coverage
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology

Why Hilo

Hilo delivers a quality of life that's nearly impossible to replicate — surrounded by lush rainforests, dramatic waterfalls, black sand beaches, and the raw beauty of an active volcanic landscape just outside your door.

The community is culturally rich, genuinely welcoming, and refreshingly unhurried, with local farmers markets, diverse dining, and a thriving arts and astronomy scene that give the town real character.

Families will find strong educational options including public, private, and charter schools, plus the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Community College right in town.

With Hilo International Airport just 2.5 miles away and the Kohala Coast's world-class resorts and golf courses within an easy drive, you get the best of island living without sacrificing convenience.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert, patient-centered general gastroenterology care for adult patients in a collaborative environment. Work alongside Nurse Practitioners to manage a balanced clinical schedule using advanced GI technology.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology. The position is open to both experienced physicians and new graduates.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient-Centered CareClinical DiagnosticsAdult Patient Care

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$625k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $568k in an average-cost state. 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Gastroenterologist Physician at Tenet Healthcare a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 368 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

3
<$495k
2
$500k
0
$575k-655k
0
$655k-735k
1
$736k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

0
1-2
0
3-4
0
5-6
4
7-8
2
9-10

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 7.0
Among the best 10% of Gastroenterology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 368 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hilo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,177/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 11%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Signing bonus starting at $25,000
30 days PTO plus holidays
5 paid CME days annually
ASC buy-in opportunity
Malpractice insurance including tail coverage
Health, dental, and life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program