Gastroenterology Physician

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Position Summary

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

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

Provide outpatient gastroenterology care and endoscopic procedures

Diagnose and manage a broad range of GI conditions

Perform colonoscopy and upper endoscopy

Collaborate with GI physician assistants, anesthesia, nursing, and endoscopy staff

Participate in practice growth as desired

No mandatory call coverage (optional paid hospital call available)

s and a team-oriented mindset

Compensation & Benefits

Qualifications

MD or DO from an accredited institution

Completion of Gastroenterology fellowship

Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology

Eligible for Colorado medical licensure

Strong communication skill

$450,000 guaranteed compensation in Year 1 plus signing bonus

Uncapped productivity upside with no ramp period

Productivity-based compensation model beginning Year 2

Clear path to $800,000+ annual income

Elective ownership opportunities in the GI practice and a physician-owned surgical hospital

Forgivable income guarantee supporting full earnings from day one

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

CME allowance and professional development support

Schedule & Call

Full-time position with flexible scheduling

Ability to scope 2 days per week initially, scaling to 4 days per week

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.

Permanent