Gastroenterologist

We Are Hiring

Location: Panama City, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Schedule: Mix of clinic, inpatient rounding, and procedural/surgical volume (230 working days annually)

Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance available

Productivity incentives: [RVU]

CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

What You Will Do

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated gastroenterologist to help support a growing practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Join a growing team of 3 physicians and 1 APP
• Practice setting: mix of inpatient, outpatient clinic, and procedures
• Access to ASC, inpatient procedure rooms
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Champion the care team experience for loved ones
• Facilitate practice growth and quality outcomes
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a highly efficient practice model

About the Facility

• Sacred Heart Bay opened in 1949 and was acquired by Ascension in 2019 to further the Sacred Heart mission in the Panama City community: providing excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.
• 200 bed Level II Trauma Center (Part of a robust clinical network with our sister facilities in Pensacola, Destin, and Port St. Joe, FL)
• Serving a population of approximately 226,000
• Integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL)
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

About the Community

• Panama City is home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country).
• No state income tax
• Beautiful state parks that provide untainted access to flora and fauna.
• Pier Park is a popular destination that offers entertainment, dining, and shopping for people of all ages.
• Situated between Eglin AFB and Tyndall AFB, Panama City offers a strong military community in Northwest Florida.
• Located on St. Andrew’s Bay, Panama City offers plenty of salt and freshwater activities, including boating and fishing.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long‑term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Visa Eligibility

None

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity employer
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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.