Medical Director, Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Job Description
WakeMed Physician Practices is seeking an experienced, board-certified/board-eligible Gastroenterologist to serve as Medical Director of Gastroenterology. This leadership opportunity combines inpatient and outpatient GI medicine with the ability to influence strategy, growth, quality, and operational performance across a well-established GI program consisting of 9 gastroenterologists and 12 APPs.
The Medical Director will provide clinical care while partnering closely with physician and administrative leaders to advance service line initiatives, enhance patient outcomes and experience, support regional growth, strengthen referral relationships, and drive operational excellence.
This role collaborates extensively with physicians, APPs, nursing, health system administration, community physician partners, marketing, recruiting, and support teams to ensure the continued success and development of the Gastroenterology division. Position will be structured as.85 FTE clinical and.15 FTE administrative.
Located in North Carolina, WakeMed Gastroenterology provides inpatient and outpatient care throughout Wake County, including locations in Raleigh and Cary. The ideal candidate is a collaborative physician leader passionate about clinical excellence, team development, innovation, and delivering exceptional patient care while advancing the organization's mission, vision, and values.
- As an employer of choice, we offer a full range of benefits and attractive compensation package including:
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience plus incentive and bonus compensation
- Robust time off for ideal work life balance
- Comprehensive benefit package includes paid malpractice, CME, dues and membership matching 403b retirement plan and other options,
Commencement / Relocation Bonus
WakeMed is situated in a vibrant growing community and the area is consistently ranked among the top 10 best cities for employment potential, quality of life and year-round outdoor activities in a temperate climate. Our area also provides an ideal family environment with quality school systems and unsurpassed recreational activities.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Licensed Medical Physician And Board Certification in Area of Practice Required
Education
Doctorate Medicine Required
Experience
Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will provide clinical care while leading strategy, growth, and operational performance for the Gastroenterology division. They will collaborate with administrative and clinical teams to enhance patient outcomes and strengthen service line initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologists with a Doctorate in Medicine. The role requires a licensed medical physician with relevant fellowship, internship, or residency experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in gastroenterology | ranked against 372 Gastroenterology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All physician listings in North Carolina | 474 active | 22,316 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | North Carolina physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 14% offer loan repayment474 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 | 160 in the last 30 days | 127 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director, Gastroenterology & Hepatology at WakeMed Health & Hospitals 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 on-call duties.
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