Gastroenterologist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Pensacola, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart

Schedule: Full-Time; M-F (outpatient/procedures)

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available

Productivity incentives: [RVU]

CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

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 2 physicians and 3 APPs

• Practice setting: mix of outpatient clinic and procedures

• Access to ASC, inpatient endoscopy suite and outpatient clinic

• 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 Hospital was founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1915. While our technology has improved dramatically, and the buildings have grown and expanded, our commitment to the mission remains steadfast: to provide excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.

• 566bed Level I Trauma Center (Part of a robust clinical network with our sister facilities in Destin, Panama City, and Port St. Joe, FL)

• Serving a population of approximately 500,000

• Integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL)

• Sacred Heart offers the region’s only kidney transplant program, as well as physician residency programs to train the next generation of doctors in internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology.

• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

About the Community

• Pensacola 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)

• Pensacola boasts a rich history including pre-Civil War forts, archaeological sites, the title of America’s first settlement, and is home to the US Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, The Blue Angels.

• Cost of living below the national average

• The perfect combination of a relaxed beach town and bustling metropolitan center, Pensacola’s temperate and climate offer a friendly community and an unparalleled quality of life.

• Pensacola prides itself on its diverse and emerging cultures. Annual festivals, events, and performances display the region’s greatest musicians, food, artists, shows, and vendors that captivate the heart and history of the area.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture

• Long-term practice stability

• National network with local autonomy

• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you’ll 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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

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