Gastroenterology Physician

Gastroenterology Fellowship Program Director Ocala, FL North Central Florida Äî UCF College of Medicine Affiliation Position Details Full-time, permanent position Employment Type: Direct employment with private practice Setting: Exclusively Ocala office based Äî clinical and academic leadership role Schedule: Days with rotating weekends Call: 1 in 7+ weeks Faculty appointment with UCF College of Medicine Partnership track available Practice OverviewSeeking a BC Gastroenterologist to serve as Program Director for a new ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship Program set to launch in 2027: Well-established gastroenterology practice with over 45 years of community presence Team of nearly 20 providers Äî 11 physicians and 8 APPs Main campus in Ocala with two satellite locations for patient convenience Two AAAHC-certified surgery and endoscopy centers Äî ranked among America's Best ASCs by Newsweek, most recently in 2025 Lead a transformative educational initiative anticipated to have 6 total learners (2 per year) once fully launched Educational Leadership Responsibilities Serve as Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program in accordance with ACGME requirements Balance administrative leadership with hands-on teaching and clinical care Mentor fellows and residents in clinical and scholarly activities Foster a culture of academic excellence, professionalism, and innovation Collaborate with UCF COM Graduate Medical Education leadership for program compliance and continuous improvement Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications Faculty appointment with UCF College of Medicine Partnership track Collaborative opportunities with UCF COM faculty Comprehensive support system for clinical and academic success Full benefits package Äî details provided upon inquiry Required Qualifications MD or DO Äî Board Certified in Gastroenterology Minimum 3 years of documented educational and/or administrative experience in an ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency or gastroenterology fellowship Äî required Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain Proven ability to balance administrative leadership with teaching and clinical care Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills Demonstrated scholarly activity Äî peer-reviewed research, publications, national presentations, or committee involvement highly encouraged About the Organization 545-bed hospital across two campuses with 5 freestanding emergency departments ACS recognized Level I Trauma Center and DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center 3-Star STS Composite Quality provider Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery 2024 Ranked in Florida for joint replacement, orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, vascular surgery, and surgical care Part of a national network with 330+ residency and fellowship programs across 73 hospitals in 16 states GME program established in 2016 Äî currently hosting 160+ residents with 7 residency and 2 fellowship programs On-site Simulation Lab About the Community Äì Ocala, Florida Remarkable family-friendly community in Marion County Äî population of 400,000+ and growing Winding pathways canopied with oak trees and Spanish moss Äî stunning natural beauty Silver Springs Nature's Theme Park, Ocala National Forest, crystal-clear rivers, and fresh-water springs Rolling green fields of world-renowned horse farms Äî the Horse Capital of the World Historic districts and outstanding golf courses throughout the region Conveniently located 1 hour from both Florida coasts and 1 hour north of Orlando Top-notch educational options for families at all levels