Physician Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Director/Physician Leader of Digestive Health opening in Conway, SC The organization is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Physician Director of the Digestive Health service line. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Digestive Health in the community by leading a well-established program into its next phase of growth.The Physician Director will play a key role in providing world-class patient care, expanding clinical services, mentoring providers, and elevating patient-centered care across the service line.The Digestive Health program is focused on continued growth and strengthening services, and is seeking a leader to help take it to the next level.

• Commitment to innovation, strategic growth, and quality outcomes
• Strong operational and leadership support
• Focus on providing providers with the tools and resources needed to make a meaningful impact
Position Details
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of gastroenterology conditions
• Provide exceptional, patient-centered care
• Lead and mentor physicians, APPs, and digestive health nurses
• Improve and enhance clinic workflows
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based care
• Develop and launch new treatment services and community outreach initiatives
• Engage in strategic planning to expand the Digestive Health service line
Benefits Details
• Base Salary + WRVU Bonuses
• Base Salary: $700,000 (based on experience; increased base negotiable)
• Medical Director compensation provided via annual stipend or reduced RVU threshold
• $40,000+ signing bonus
• Income potential up to $1 million
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options (disability, accidental, cancer, life)
• Retirement plans with employer match (4% match with 6% contribution)
• Student loan repayment eligible through PSLF
• CME allowance:
- 5 days off annually - $3,000 per year - Licensing and dues covered
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off
Position Details
• Standard office hours: Monday‚ÄìFriday, 8:00 AM‚Äì5:00 PM
• Protected administrative time: 8+ hours per week
• Shared call schedule: 1:4 rotation (transitioning to 1:6 with recruitment)
• Telephone-only call supported by after-hours nurse triage
• Half-day Fridays
• Light call rotation with APP coverage
• Each physician supported by a designated RN
• EMR: Cerner
Current Staffing
• 4 Physicians
• 3 APPs
• 1 Inpatient APP onboarding
• Recruiting 3 additional physicians in 2026
• 80% lab / 20% clinic
• Clinic volume: 20‚Äì25 patients per day
• Procedure volume: 11‚Äì12 patients per day
• Consults and rounding performed by on-call physician
Endoscopy Services
• 180 and 190 HD scopes
• Brand-new C-Arms
• 7,000+ cases annually
Advanced Procedures
• Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)
- 236+ cases annually, growing
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- 187+ cases annually, growing
• NEW: Capsule Endoscopy
Conditions Treated
• Liver disease
• Gallbladder disease
• Pancreatic disease
• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
Facility Details
• 4 procedure rooms
• 8 holding rooms (pre- and post-operative)
• Single-site setup: ASC, clinic, and hospital fully integrated
• Imaging and diagnostics:
- PET scanning - 64-slice CT - 3-D mammography - Breast MRI - High-definition endoscopy and bronchoscopy
• Bi-weekly tumor boards: breast, PCC, GI, ENT
• Surgical referrals include breast, colorectal, and vascular
• Bone marrow transplants referred to MUSC or Roper St. Francis
• ACGME accredited
- Medical students - Family Medicine Residency - Transitional Year - Sports Medicine Fellowship
• Research aligned with Duke (access to ~450 protocols)
• Currently submitting for American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accreditation
Group Details The organization is a state-of-the-art healthcare system with over 95 years of service to the community and a strong reputation for clinical excellence in South Carolina.
• Duke Health affiliate in cancer care
• Accredited by DNV
• Forbes Best in State Employer (2024 & 2025)
• Busiest da Vinci Robotic Surgery platform in the eastern U.S. (#2 nationally)
• First hospital in the Carolinas to use the da Vinci 5 Surgical System
• Stroke care certified by the American Heart Association
• Chest Pain Accreditation with Primary PCI (only hospital in the region)
• ACGME accredited
Community Details
• Cost of living 9.1% below the national average
• Highly rated public and private schools
• Home to a leading Division I university
• Average 218 days of sunshine annually
• Average temperature: 74¬∞F
• Easy access to nearby beaches
• Close proximity to major cities
• Outdoor recreation: kayaking, hiking, fishing, golfing
• Diverse dining scene including seafood, Southern cuisine, and international flavors