Gastroenterologist - ERCP
Listed compensation
$580k-$650k
The week · per this posting · 7 on / 7 off
7 on / 7 off: every day of your on-week (including its weekend), then a full week off.
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Job Description
Company Description
About Valley Medical Center & Clinics
Founded in 1947, Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is the oldest and largest public hospital district in Washington state and the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in South King County.
Valley serves more than 600,000 residents through a comprehensive network of more than 50 primary, urgent, and specialty care clinics across South King County, and a 341-bed acute care hospital located in Renton.
As a Level III Trauma Center, Valley provides advanced emergency, medical, surgical, and specialty care, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke and spine care, childbirth and neonatal services, and critical care.
Guided by our mission of caring for our community like family, Valley is committed to improving the health and well-being of the vibrant communities we serve through accessible, compassionate, high-quality care. Learn more at valleymed.org.
Job Description
Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is actively recruiting for a full-time (1.0 FTE) ERCP-trained Gastroenterologist to join our established, collaborative, and collegial team of providers.
About the Position
- 4 days per week
- Call – rotated between six GI providers and one GI Hospitalist. GI Hospitalist works 7a-7p with 7-on/7-off schedule
- GI clinic located on hospital campus
- Dedicated Medical Assistant support
- Supportive and collegial group of providers consisting of physicians and Advanced Practice Providers
- Diverse patient population with a broad spectrum of GI conditions
Qualifications
BE/BC in Gastroenterology
Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the State of WA and DEA with full prescriptive authority
Additional Information
- Compensation package includes base salary ($580,000 - $650,00), productivity incentives, strategic incentive, sign-on incentive, and relocation.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
Equal Employment Opportunity
- Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs.
- We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.
Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Shift: Day
FTE: 1.0
- Exempt from Overtime: Yes
- Department: Provider
- Compensation: USD 580000 - USD 650000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The Gastroenterologist will provide clinical care in a hospital and clinic setting, performing ERCP procedures and managing a diverse patient population. The role involves participating in a rotating call schedule with a collaborative team of GI providers and hospitalists.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context
Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $43 per wRVU — implying roughly $366k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in gastroenterology | ranked against 372 Gastroenterology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $580k–$650k | Gastroenterology median $565k (middle half $483k–$633k)199 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$575k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Gastroenterology listings in Washington | 8 active | 375 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Washington physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 18% offer loan repayment522 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 | 162 in the last 30 days | 127 the 30 days before (+28%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Gastroenterology pay trend | −4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$366k | $43/wRVU × 8,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Gastroenterologist - ERCP at Valley Medical Center & Clinics 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 372 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$615k midpoint, that is roughly $25k–$43k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 372 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No nights
About Valley Medical Center & Clinics
Benefits & Perks
Living in Renton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $669k≈ 1.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,252/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 111.1
- 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 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.