Gastroenterologist – $100k sign on bonus!

May 2, 2025
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Job Description

  • Full-time
  • Portsmouth,OH
  • $Not specified USD / Year

Southern Ohio Medical Center

Location: Portsmouth, Ohio
Department: Physician – Gastroenterology

Position Description

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to join a well-established and highly regarded gastroenterology practice in Portsmouth, Ohio. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of experienced providers, including Nurse Practitioners with over 10 years of GI experience, and Dr. Jesse Houghton, FACG, who has been a valued member of the community since 2012.

This position is ideal for a gastroenterologist who is looking to be busy immediately, with the potential to build a full patient load right from the start. The practice operates in a single location, and the hospital Endoscopy Suite is just a 2-minute walk from the clinic, providing convenient access to advanced procedural facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform bread-and-butter gastroenterology procedures and clinical care, including 8-15 procedures per day in the Endoscopy Suite.

See approximately 30 patients per day in the clinic.

Manage light on-call duties, with the ability to take call from home. Rarely required to come in for emergent cases.

Work in collaboration with experienced Nurse Practitioners and an established support team.

Utilize advanced medical equipment, including Olympus scopes, esophageal manometry, Bravo pH, and Rapid Pillcam.

Maintain accurate documentation using the Provation Medical Documentation System (integrates with Olympus for easy coding and billing).

Practice Schedule:

Clinical office hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Light call responsibilities, with rare emergent cases.

Compensation & Benefits:

Base Salary: $730,000 annually with bonus potential.

Bonus Structure: Earn 90% or more of the MGMA salary with additional bonuses.

Medical School Loan Repayment: Up to $200,000.

Signing Bonus: 15% of base salary (up to $100,000).

Residency/Fellowship Stipend: Up to $25,000.

Moving Allowance: $10,000.

CME: $5,000 plus 5 days of PTO annually.

Bonus Incentives: Up to 10% of salary.

Facilities & Equipment:

5 large endoscopy suites (formerly OR rooms).

Olympus 190 adult and pediatric scopes.

High-resolution esophageal manometry and Bravo pH testing.

Rapid Pillcam for advanced diagnostics.

New Provation Medical Documentation System for seamless patient management, order entry, and billing integration with Olympus systems.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a gastroenterologist looking to join a thriving, patient-focused practice with a strong team in place. The position offers excellent earning potential, a great work-life balance, and the chance to make an immediate impact in a supportive community.

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

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