Gastroenterologist Needed for BayCare Hospital Manatee (New Market Opportunity)

Position Overview

BayCare Medical Group, the largest and most respected physician-led medical group in the Tampa Bay area, has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Board Certified Gastroenterologist for our brand-new Manatee HealthHub location - an innovative outpatient facility scheduled to open in Fall 2026 , marking BayCare’s expansion into this dynamic new market. This 45,000 square-foot-facility will be housed on the campus of BayCare’s newest hospital – BayCare Hospital Manatee , a 154-bed facility scheduled to open in 2028.

• We are seeking two Gastroenterologists to see patients in the outpatient and inpatient settings. Candidates with experience and those proficient in ERCP are strongly preferred.
• Introducing gastroenterology services ahead of the hospital opening provides valuable time to establish a presence in the community, develop referral relationships, and begin building trust in the quality of care associated with the BayCare brand. This early footprint will be critical to ensuring a strong patient base is in place by the time the hospital opens.
• With onboarding a gastroenterologist ahead of the hospital’s opening will allow sufficient time for integration into our clinical teams and the development of care pathways. This ensures that hospital-based gastroenterology coverage is in place from day one, with a fully aligned Gastroenterologist ready to support acute and consultative needs.
• ER coverage frequency is expected to be 1:4.
• The Manatee Health-Hub facility will house primary care and specialty services, in addition to ancillary lab and imaging services including 3T MRI, X-ray, CT, PET CT, mammography, DEXA and ultrasound.

Qualifications

Position requires

• A minimum of two years of experience.
• Board Certification by The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology.
• Ability to obtain a Florida medical license.

Company Overview

Benefits

BayCare Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Incentive Bonus
• Sign-On Bonus
• Retirement Plan plus employer match
• Paid Time Off
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Insurance
• Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more

Join BayCare Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.

About BayCare

BayCare continues to be a top destination to work, receive, and provide care — a commitment that’s reflected in our recent recognitions. Nationally, we were honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today and Energage . Locally, Tampa Bay Times and Energage named BayCare a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year . This year, we’re especially proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company at No. 17, and recognized for the fifth time by the prestigious PEOPLE ® Companies That Care list , as well as an eight-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care ™ award .

BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, comprising a network of 16 hospitals and a wide range of services, including imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home health care, and urgent care. Our mission is to connect patients with a full spectrum of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services to meet their health care needs throughout their lifetime.