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Harborcreek, Pennsylvania

Gastroenterology Physician | $100K Sign-On Option | Harborcreek, Pennsylvania

GastroenterologyNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

Healthcare United is seeking a Gastroenterology Physician to join an established, growing digestive health practice in northwestern Pennsylvania’s Lake Erie region, near Harborcreek. This full-time, permanent position offers a hospital-employed setting, substantial clinical support, and opportunities to expand your procedural skills within a collaborative gastroenterology team.

The practice cares for adults and adolescents ages 12 and older and includes five physicians, thirteen advanced practice providers, and a support staff of 35. Physicians have access to advanced endoscopic technology, an ASGE-designated Center of Excellence GI lab, and an in-house infusion suite accommodating up to ten patients.

The anticipated clinical mix is approximately 80% inpatient care and procedures and 20% office-based care. Services include colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, BRAVO testing, capsule endoscopy, radiofrequency therapies, infusion therapy, and hepatitis C treatment. ERCP experience is preferred but not required, with mentorship available. Physicians rotate call one week every five to six weeks, with coverage of two nights during the assigned call week.

The opportunity includes a $100,000 sign-on bonus or student loan incentive, generous PTO and CME days, and employment with a nonprofit organization eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Comprehensive insurance coverage, employer-paid occurrence-based malpractice, relocation assistance, and retirement benefits support a long-term career in a region known for waterfront recreation and access to outdoor activities.

Requirements

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
  • American Board Eligible, American Board Certified, or Canadian Board Certified in Gastroenterology.
  • Broad gastroenterology skills and willingness to learn new techniques and procedures.

ERCP experience preferred; not required. Mentorship is available.

  • Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license and necessary credentials.
  • DEA certification.
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and strong interpersonal skills.
  • IMLC candidates are not considered for this opening.

Benefits

  • $100,000 sign-on bonus or student loan incentive.
  • Nonprofit employment eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  • Generous PTO, CME days, and CME funds.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Group life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Tuition assistance for the physician, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents.
  • Employer-paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 50% employer match, plus an employer-paid pension plan.
  • Relocation assistance for customary and reasonable moving expenses.
  • Established physician team, extensive advanced practice provider support, and ERCP mentorship.
  • Advanced endoscopic technology and an ASGE-designated Center of Excellence GI lab.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive gastroenterology services, including inpatient procedures and office-based care within a collaborative team. Responsibilities include performing advanced endoscopic procedures and participating in a rotating call schedule.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$324k (149 salary observations; 1,032 listings), vs ~$297k nationally (5,238 salary observations; 23,468 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Gastroenterology Physician | $100K Sign-On Option | Harborcreek, Pennsylvania at Healthcare United 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 371 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Benefits & Perks

$100,000 Sign-On Bonus or Student Loan Incentive
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible
Generous PTO
CME Days and CME Funds
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Group Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave