Gastroenterologist Opportunity in Ohio - $741k base salary + $100k Sign on Bonus + bonuses

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to become part of a well-established practice alongside a skilled team of healthcare professionals. Our Nurse Practitioners bring over a decade of experience in gastroenterology. Dr. Jesse Houghton, FACG, has been a valued member of the community since 2012, ensuring that you will have a busy schedule right from the start! The on-call responsibilities are minimal.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Option #1: A base salary of $588,376* (50th percentile MGMA for recent graduates) with additional compensation based on experience, guaranteed for two years. This can transition to a wRVU production contract once targets are surpassed.
• Option #2: A base salary of $741,960* (75th percentile MGMA) guaranteed for the first year, followed by a shift to a wRVU production contract. There is potential to earn 90% or more of the MGMA salary along with bonuses!

*For those who are not yet board certified, the salary will be adjusted to 5% less, with an increase upon certification.

Additional Benefits Included in the 2-Year Contract:

• Vacation: 4 weeks of vacation plus holidays and sick days (totaling 29 PTO days). An additional 5 days will be granted upon achieving 75th percentile wRVUs.
• CME/Books & Journals: 5 days of PTO and up to $5,000 for continuing medical education.
• Deferred Compensation: 457b plan allowing deferral of compensation up to the IRS limit of $23,500 annually before taxes, with no matching contributions.
• Retirement/Savings Plan: 403b plan permitting deferral of compensation up to the IRS limit of $23,500 annually before taxes for those under 50, and $31,000 for those over 50. The organization matches contributions dollar for dollar up to 2% of base salary.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 provided for moving expenses.

• Malpractice Insurance: Coverage under a claims-made policy with limits of $2,000,000 per claim and $6,000,000 aggregate.
• Health Insurance: A small premium is deducted from the physician's paycheck.
• Liquidated Damages: A non-compete clause of 70 miles for 2 years, or liquidated damages equivalent to one year’s salary.

• Bonus Opportunities: Attractive bonus incentives of up to 10% of salary.
• Medical School Loan Repayment: Up to $200,000 in loan repayment ($25,000 per year for each year of service commitment).
• Sign-On Bonus: 15% of the base salary, up to $100,000 (paid upon contract signing and forgiven over 2-4 years based on the bonus amount).
• Residency/Fellowship Stipend: Up to $25,000 paid quarterly during the final two years of training.

PRACTICE DETAILS:

• Location: The practice is situated at a single site, specifically at our Gastroenterology Associates in Portsmouth, OH.
• The hospital's endoscopy suite is conveniently located just a two-minute walk from the office.

• Office Hours: The clinical office operates Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• Staffing: The team consists of 1 physician, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 1 Service Line Manager, 1 Office Manager, 2 LPNs, and 3 Medical Office Assistants.

• Call Schedule: Call responsibilities are light, with the option to take calls from home and minimal need for in-person attendance for emergencies.

• Case Load: Expect to perform 10-15 procedures daily in the endoscopy suite and see around 30 patients in the clinical office.
• Equipment: The practice is equipped with Olympus scopes and video equipment, all monitored for quality. We utilize the new Provation Medical Documentation System for electronic medical records, which integrates with the Olympus system.
• Available equipment includes Olympus 190 adult and pediatric scopes, high-resolution esophageal manometry, Bravo pH monitoring, Rapid Pillcam, and five large endoscopy suites (previously OR rooms), along with eight exam rooms in the office.

• Procedures: Focus on standard gastroenterology procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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Hospital Capacity: 248 staffed beds | Service Area: 250,000 | Not-for-profit established in 1966 | Employees: over 3,000 | Medical Staff: 300+

Teaching Opportunities: Our organization hosts medical students and advanced practitioner trainees. Staff members may qualify for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status with Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check.