Physician Pediatric-Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Overview\n

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AdventHealth for Children and AdventHealth Medical Group (AHMG) are seeking a full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join an established and growing pediatric gastroenterology program in Central Florida. The physician will join a collaborative team of four pediatric gastroenterologists and three advanced practice providers in a predominantly general pediatric GI practice, with flexibility to develop a focused clinical or academic niche based on patient needs and the candidate’s interests.

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This position is being added to meet continued patient demand in a timely and effective manner. Since opening more than 15 years ago, AdventHealth for Children has experienced significant growth, supported in part by the continued expansion of its Pediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Transplant programs.

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As these service lines continue to evolve into more contemporary, subspecialized models of care, they remain central to AdventHealth’s vision for its children’s hospital. This role will support the strategic growth of AdventHealth for Children by delivering high-quality, comprehensive pediatric gastroenterology care across Central Florida and strengthening the program’s position as a leading regional referral destination within the AdventHealth system.

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Position Highlights

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• Full-time employed opportunity through AdventHealth Medical Group

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• Established team of four pediatric gastroenterologists and three advanced practice providers, supported by two registered nurses and two registered dietitians

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• Predominantly general pediatric gastroenterology practice, anticipated to be approximately 80% general GI and 20% subspecialty care, with flexibility based on patient needs

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• Clinical support across multiple Central Florida locations

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• Procedural coverage one day per week

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• Opportunity to develop and expand a niche program, particularly in pancreatic diseases, pediatric motility disorders, or academic medicine and fellowship development

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• Opportunity to help shape a potential Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship Program and contribute to education and academic growth

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• 1-in-5 call rotation, covered one week at a time, including inpatient service, Emergency Department consultations, and after-hours office call

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• Physician should be able to independently perform routine pediatric GI endoscopic procedures; experience with transnasal endoscopy, antroduodenal manometry, colonic manometry, or other advanced pediatric motility studies is highly desirable

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• Collaborative, family-centered practice environment within a growing children’s hospital and employed multispecialty physician group

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Job Requirements\n

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Candidate Requirements

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• Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology

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• Board Certification in Pediatrics

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• Board Certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology

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• Post-fellowship practice experience preferred; five or more years is ideal

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• Comfortable managing common pediatric GI emergencies, including foreign body ingestion and gastrointestinal bleeding

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• Commitment to high-quality, patient- and family-centered care

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• Strong communication and collaboration skills

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• Motivated, team-oriented approach to program growth and clinical practice

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Practice Description\n

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About AdventHealth Medical Group

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This is an employed opportunity through AdventHealth Medical Group. The aligned employment and practice-management model allows physicians to focus on clinical care while offering a competitive compensation and benefits package that may include occurrence-based malpractice coverage, health insurance, relocation assistance, paid leave, retirement benefits, and continuing medical education support.

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Hospital Description\n

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About AdventHealth for Children

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The Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth for Children is a full-service tertiary children’s hospital serving patients throughout Central Florida and beyond. Its statewide network supports pediatric specialty and subspecialty care, including established transplant services and outreach clinics. The Pediatric Gastroenterology program works closely with pediatric surgery, anesthesiology, intensive care, and other pediatric specialties to provide coordinated care for children with a broad range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions.

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Location Description\n

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Living in Central Florida

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The Orlando area offers a broad range of communities, schools, cultural and recreational activities, professional sports, dining, and entertainment. Central Florida also provides convenient access to beaches, airports, and many of the state’s most popular destinations.