Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterologist

Physician-owned gastroenterology practice in Durango, Colorado, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist. This role offers immediate procedural volume, no ramp period, strong earning potential, and a clear path to ownership in both the practice and a physician-owned surgical hospital.

Digestive Health Associates is a physician-led GI practice partnered with a locally owned surgical hospital. This practice is built around clinical autonomy, efficiency, and long-term physician sustainability. This is a growth-driven opportunity supported by established anesthesia, nursing, and endoscopy teams, strong referrals, and significant unmet procedural demand. The clinic has a 2-3 month backlog, with 3,000+ open-access colonoscopy recalls. Join a team of 2 gastroenterologists and 3 experienced GI Physician Assistants.

Experienced Physician Track: Join with immediate clinical autonomy and no productivity micromanagement. Providers have the ability to tailor scope mix, clinic load, and schedule from day one, and have a near-term path to equity.

Early-Career Physician Track: You'll have a structured transition into full volume with experienced partner support. Benefit from a direct mentorship from a Mayo Clinic-trained gastroenterologist and a 15+ year experienced GI Physician Assistant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide outpatient gastroenterology care and endoscopic procedures
• Diagnose and manage a broad range of GI conditions
• Perform colonoscopy and upper endoscopy
• Collaborate with GI physician assistants, anesthesia, nursing, and endoscopy staff
• Participate in practice growth as desired
• No mandatory call coverage (optional paid hospital call available)

Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Completion of Gastroenterology fellowship
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology
• Eligible for Colorado medical licensure
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Compensation & Benefits:

• $450,000 guaranteed compensation in Year 1 plus signing bonus
• Uncapped productivity upside with no ramp period
• Productivity-based compensation model beginning Year 2
• Clear path to $800,000+ annual income
• Elective ownership opportunities in the GI practice and a physician-owned surgical hospital
• Forgivable income guarantee supporting full earnings from day one
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• CME allowance and professional development support

Schedule & Call:

• Full-time position with flexible scheduling
• Ability to scope 2 days per week initially, scaling to 4 days per week
• No mandatory call; an optional paid hospital call is available

Location:

Durango offers a rare combination of strong earnings potential and an exceptional mountain lifestyle, without the congestion or burnout of major metro areas. World-class skiing, mountain biking, trail running, hiking, kayaking, and fishing are all accessible within minutes of work. Live and work in one of the West's most sought-after mountain communities.

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