A and Collaborative Gastroenterology Team | Lake Erie Lifestyle & Career

GASTROENTEROLOGIST Position at a Glance:

• Work Location
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  Bayfront Digestive Disease and UPMC Hamot
• Address
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  • Bayfront Digestive Disease: 100 Peach St., Suite 200, Erie, PA 16507
  • UPMC Hamot: 201 State St. Erie, PA 16550
• Status
  :
  Full Time
• Immigration Status Considered
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  Accepts J1 Waiver and H-1B Candidates for 2027 and beyond
• Candidates Enhanced Compensation Package Includes
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  • $100,000 Sign On Bonus or Student Loan Incentive
  • CME Funds
  • Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model
    * PSLF Eligible
  • Employer paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
• Work-Life Balance
  :
  Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and CME Days

UPMC Hamot, located in Erie, Pennsylvania has a new opportunity for a Gastroenterologist to join a well-established and growing practice! Bayfront Digestive Disease, established in 1984, is part of UPMC Hamot's Center for Digestive Health. The practice is focused on the management of digestive disorders in adults and pediatrics (12 years and older) and includes five physicians, thirteen advanced practice providers, along with a support staff of 35.

The center unites the region's largest and most comprehensive team of digestive health physicians and surgeons, who provide diagnosis, treatment, and surgery procedures for digestive diseases. An in-house infusion suite can accommodate up to 10 patients.

UPMC Hamot uses the latest endoscope technology to help diagnose disease in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. New high-definition technology provides physicians with sharper images and better contrast. UPMC Hamot is the only hospital in the region currently using this state-of-the-art equipment. The UPMC Hamot GI lab is a designated ASGE Center of Excellence.

• Procedures Offered
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  Colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, BRAVO, Capsule Endoscopy, Radio frequency ablation therapy (HALO), Radio frequency (Stretta), Infusion therapy, and Hepatitis C treatment. Candidate can expect approximately 80% inpatient/procedures and approximately 20% office.
• Call Coverage
  :
  Physicians rotate call every week - 1 week out of every 5 or 6. Call is a 7 day stretch from Monday 8:00 AM - Monday 8:00 AM with coverage 2 nights during that call week.

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school
• American Board Eligible, American Board Certified or Canadian Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Candidates should have a broad gastroenterology skill set with a willingness to learn new techniques, participate in new procedures and evolve as a gastroenterologist
• ERCP not required but preferred. Mentorship provided
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania Medical License and ability to obtain necessary credentials
• DEA certification
• A commitment to patient-centered care and excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as we prioritize delivering the highest quality care in a compassionate, professional environment

• Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model
  * PSLF Eligible
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance available for self, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 50% employer match
  , plus an employer-paid pension plan
  . Participate in both!
• Relocation Assistance for customary and reasonable moving expenses

Welcome to Erie, PA, where urban amenities meet natural beauty, creating an ideal environment for physicians and their families to live, work, and thrive. As the fourth largest city in Pennsylvania, Erie boasts a vibrant community, rich history, and a welcoming atmosphere.

• Exceptional Quality of Life: Low cost of living, affordable housing, excellent schools, and diverse…