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
Digestive Health Associates is 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)
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 skills and a team-oriented mindset
Compensation & Benefits
$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.
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