About this opportunity
Dignity Physician Careers lists this Gastroenterologist opportunity in merced, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Opportunity Criteria
Specialty:
Gastroenterology
Candidate Type:
MD, DO
Visas Accepted:
No J-1 or H-1B
Loan Repayment:
Negotiable
Salary Range:
$600,000.00 to $650,000.00 / Year
Employment Type:
Not Specified
Bonus Offered:
Negotiable
Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Gastroenterologist Physici an, you will join a growing , physician-led practice at Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced , playing a pivotal role in the continued success, design, and development of our regional Gastroenterology service line.
You will provide expert outpatient and inpatient clinical care to adult patients, diagnosing and treating a wide variety of gastrointestinal conditions including those affecting the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and colon. You will also contribute significantly to shaping a robust care network in a highly collaborative environment.
To be successful in this role, you will be a BC/BE Gastroenterology physician with a passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse community, strong clinical and endoscopic skills, and a commitment to building a premier service line within a supportive, mission-driven environment. This opportunity is structured to support an excellent work-life balance, offering a predictable Monday through Friday schedule with shared telephone-only call responsibilities and absolutely no hospital inpatient call constraints.
Deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology consultative services, endoscopies, and routine GI screenings.
Lead the clinical design, growth, and development of the local Gastroenterology service line to expand regional access.
Partner and collaborate cross-functionally with a dedicated network of local primary care and specialty providers to optimize patient referral pathways.
Access advanced diagnostic services and hospital resources while utilizing modern facilities at Mercy Medical Center Merced.
We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires: 2 year guaranteed annual base salary of $600,000 - $650,000/year
Signing bonus and relocation assistance
100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for you and your family
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, an employer-sponsored pension plan, and annual CME allowance
Job Requirements
Required Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
Board eligible or board certified in Gastroenterology (ABMS or AOA)
Active or eligible medical license in the state of California
Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification (or eligibility to obtain)
Completion of an accredited post-graduate Fellowship training program in Gastroenterology
Strong clinical and endoscopic skills, with comprehensive knowledge of gastroenterology care principles
Where You'll Work
Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced (a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation) is closely affiliated with Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA. We are a dedicated network of primary care and specialty physicians delivering unparalleled, compassionate care to our neighboring Valley communities. We operate under the unified banner of CommonSpirit Health® - One Community. One Mission. One California . - advancing health for all people.
Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC
Discover Merced: Impactful Medicine & An Unmatched Quality of Life
Merced is a flourishing Central California city of 90,000+ that offers health care professionals a rare combination of a low-stress lifestyle, a highly affordable cost of living, and close proximity to major metropolitan hubs. Choosing to practice here means your work carries profound meaning; you will step directly into a purpose-driven role, expanding critical medical access to a deeply appreciative and deserving community that relies on our care. Clinical Growth & Meaningful Impact: Anchored by a 190-bed community hospital and UC Merced, which is actively developing a brand-new medical school program. Here, you have the unique opportunity to be part of the solution to regional healthcare disparities while treating a wonderfully diverse patient population.
Exceptional Quality of Life: Experience the best of California living without the high-stress environment, heavy traffic, or congestion of major cities. Merced offers a warm, family-oriented community atmosphere where you can truly thrive both inside and outside of the clinic.
Cost of Living Advantage: Enjoy significantly lower housing costs and a highly competitive dollar-to-value ratio compared to coastal California markets, allowing you to build substantial equity while maintaining an expansive lifestyle.
Unmatched Location: Perfectly situated just 2 hours from San Francisco, Sacramento, and the scenic Monterey/Carmel coastline.
Outdoor Recreation: Gateway to Yosemite National Park, surrounded by premium 18-hole golf courses, and featuring 12+ miles of seamless, grade-separated city bike paths.
Arts & Culture: Home to a local orchestra, theater company, and vibrant regional festivals.
Pay Range
$600,000 - $650,000 /year
Contact Information
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Kai Clough
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Worksite address
merced, CA, 95343, US
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