Gastroenterologist
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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.
About Us
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
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Provide outpatient gastroenterology care and endoscopic procedures
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Diagnose and manage a broad range of GI conditions
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Perform colonoscopy and upper endoscopy
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Collaborate with GI physician assistants, anesthesia, nursing, and endoscopy staff
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Participate in practice growth as desired
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No mandatory call coverage (optional paid hospital call available)
Qualifications
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MD or DO from an accredited institution
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Completion of Gastroenterology fellowship
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Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology
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Eligible for Colorado medical licensure
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Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
Compensation & Benefits
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$450,000 guaranteed compensation in Year 1 plus signing bonus
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Uncapped productivity upside with no ramp period
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Productivity-based compensation model beginning Year 2
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Clear path to $800,000+ annual income
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Elective ownership opportunities in the GI practice and a physician-owned surgical hospital
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Forgivable income guarantee supporting full earnings from day one
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Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
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CME allowance and professional development support
Schedule & Call
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Full-time position with flexible scheduling
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Ability to scope 2 days per week initially, scaling to 4 days per week
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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.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.
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DRUG FREE WORKPLACE CONSENT AGREEMENT
I understand that Surgery Partners has a policy to maintain a drug free workplace. In accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Policy, all prospective employees must successfully complete a
drug screen urinalysis as a condition of employment. Further, current employees may also be required to submit to drug screening, as a condition of continued employment, as specified under the guidelines of the Drug Free Workplace Policy.
I hereby acknowledge that my submission to a drug screen urinalysis is a term of employment and will be administered at no cost to me. All medical information obtained as a result of this test will be classified as confidential with the exception of the positive or negative result. I understand that a positive drug screen result will preclude me from any further consideration of employment with Surgery Partners unless reapplication requirements are met within the terms specified in the Drug Free Workplace Program. I also understand that, once employed, a positive drug screen result may subject me to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
In consideration of the above information, I hereby agree to submit to a drug screen urinalysis and authorize the release of the results to representatives of Surgery Partners. Also, I hereby
release directors, managers, officers, employees or other representatives of Surgery Partners from any liabilities, damages, judgments or causes of actions, including costs and attorney fees
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