Chief of Gastroenterology Physician - New Jersey Shore

Chief of Gastroenterology " Academic Leadership Opportunity

Position Overview:
An established and expanding healthcare system is seeking an exceptional Chief of Gastroenterology to lead and develop a newly created academic division. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary physician to shape the future of GI care, education, and research in collaboration with a new medical school and a prominent university partner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Build: Establish and lead an academic gastroenterology division focused on clinical excellence, medical education, and research.

• Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and guide a multidisciplinary team of faculty, fellows, and support staff.

• Clinical Leadership: Actively participate in patient care through rounding, consultations, and management of complex GI cases across inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Program Expansion: Enhance advanced GI services, including endoscopy and procedural care.

• Strategic Growth: Collaborate with health system leadership to drive strategic development of the GI service line.

• Academic Engagement: Shape the clinical and academic programs in partnership with a new medical school and a leading university.

• Cultural Stewardship: Set clinical standards and cultivate a high-performance, patient-centered team culture.

• Facility Integration: Provide care within a full-service health system that includes trauma services and comprehensive GI capabilities.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• Open exclusively to board-certified physicians (MD or DO) in Gastroenterology.

• Must hold or be eligible for appropriate state medical licensure.

• Board certification in Gastroenterology is mandatory; fellowship completion is not required.

• Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, DEA, and CSR/CDS at the start of employment.

• Preferred: Prior experience in leadership roles (e.g., Chief, Medical Director) or program development.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary: $521,850"$823,584, based on experience and qualifications.

• Annual Bonus Potential: Performance-based incentives available.

• Medical Coverage: Comprehensive health benefits including prescription drug coverage.

• Malpractice Insurance: Full coverage including tail insurance.

• Paid Time Off: Up to 224 hours PTO plus 40 hours of state-mandated sick leave.

• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Annual allowance with paid CME leave.

• Retirement Plans: Access to 403(b) and 457(b) plans with non-elective contributions.

• Additional Benefits:

  • Dental and vision insurance

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Paid holidays and tuition reimbursement

  • PSLF-qualified employer status

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Exclusive employee discounts

This is a high-impact, high-visibility leadership position ideal for a motivated physician ready to make a lasting impact in clinical care, academic leadership, and health system growth.