Gastroenterology Physician

Location:
Atlantic City, NJ

Atlantic City offers a unique coastal lifestyle with its famous boardwalk, beautiful beaches, and vibrant entertainment scene. Located in southeastern New Jersey, it provides excellent access to Philadelphia and New York City while offering a lower cost of living than these major metropolitan areas.

Facility:
This healthcare system is southeastern New Jersey's largest health provider and a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient. The organization is implementing its Vision 2030 transformation strategy to enhance clinical care, research, and education throughout the region.

Opportunity:
Chief of Gastroenterology

Job Details:

• High-impact leadership position to design, build, and lead a cutting-edge GI program aligned with Vision 2030 goals
• Create a dynamic, academic GI division emphasizing research, education, and advanced clinical care
• Develop and expand advanced GI services including complex endoscopic procedures, inpatient and outpatient GI care
• Recruit, train, and inspire a multidisciplinary team including GI hospitalists, faculty, fellows, and support staff
• Serve as a hands-on clinical leader, providing expert consultation and management of complex GI cases
• Drive collaboration across specialties, especially in cancer care, leveraging strategic partnerships with Drexel University and The Cleveland Clinic
• Ensure consistent endoscopic block time and manage robust referral volumes
• Foster workforce development through mentoring, training, and culture-building initiatives
• Enhance access and reduce disparities by engaging with underserved communities
• Must be Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Must have or be willing to obtain NJ state medical license, BLS, ACLS, DEA, and CSR/CDS certifications
• Manageable 1:4 call schedule supported by hospitalists and APPs with occasional weekend call
• Open to experienced gastroenterologists only (no new grads)
• Leadership experience as chief or medical director preferred
• Not open to Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), 1099 contract/locums candidates, or those requiring visa sponsorship

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included• $100,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive salary with RVU-based incentives (guaranteed during initial growth phase)
• Relocation reimbursement provided
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans with non-elective employer contributions
• Full malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Generous PTO, CME allowance, and NJ Sick Leave
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and CME support