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Gastroenterology Opportunities
Baptist Health – Montgomery, Alabama
Formal Affiliate of the UAB Health System
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Baptist Health is expanding Gastroenterology services in Montgomery, Alabama, and is seeking Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Gastroenterologists to join a growing, high-volume program. We currently have three distinct GI practice opportunities, allowing candidates to choose the model that best fits their career goals and lifestyle.
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Available Gastroenterology Positions (3 Opportunities)
1. Outpatient-Only Gastroenterology – UAB Affiliated
• Practice Setting: Outpatient GI practice
• Call: No call
• Affiliation: UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
• Focus: Clinic and endoscopy center procedures
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2. GI Hospitalist – Baptist Health
• Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off
• Practice Setting: Inpatient-only GI Hospitalist role
• Call: Built into hospitalist block schedule
• Focus: Consults, procedures, and inpatient care
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3. Traditional Gastroenterology Practice – Baptist Health
• Practice Setting: Well-established two-physician practice (expanding)
• Inpatient/Outpatient Mix: Primarily outpatient with 1 inpatient day per week
• Procedures: High-volume procedural work through Baptist Health
• Call Schedule: 1 in 4
• Advanced Procedures: ERCP and EUS required
• Partnership Track: Yes
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Position Requirements
• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
• ERCP and EUS skills required (Traditional Practice role)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and program growth
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Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive Base Salary
• Commencement Bonus & Relocation Stipend
• Productivity Bonus
• Paid Time Off:
o 6 weeks (Vacation + CME) in Years 1–2
o 7 weeks in Year 3 and beyond
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Full Health & Medical Benefits
• Annual CME & Professional Expense Allowance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
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Living in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable living, rich culture, and easy access to major destinations.
Location Highlights
• 2.5 hours to Gulf Coast beaches
• 2 hours to Atlanta International Airport
• 45 minutes to Auburn University
• 2 hours to the University of Alabama
• 30 minutes to Lake Martin
Community & Lifestyle
• Regional population of 374,536
• Outdoor recreation: hiking, boating, fishing, hunting, horseback riding
• Five local colleges and top-ranked high schools
• Thriving arts and cultural scene:
o Shakespeare Theatre
o Riverwalk Amphitheater
o Montgomery Symphony & Ballet
• Scenic Alabama River and riverboat cruises
• Renowned Southern cuisine
• Low cost of living with high quality of life
• Named one of U.S. News’ Best Places to Live in Alabama
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About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is a faith-based, three-hospital health system serving Central Alabama and is a formal affiliate of the UAB Health System.
Distinctions
• Truven Health Top 100 Hospital
• Top 15 Health System
• Premier Robotics Program
• Nationally Certified Stroke Center
• Regional Cancer Center
• Only freestanding Behavioral Health Hospital in Central Alabama
Academic Opportunities
• UAB School of Medicine – Montgomery Regional Campus
• UAB Internal Medicine Residency Program
• Montgomery Family Medicine Residency Program
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Meagan M. Wood
Associate Physician Recruiter/MSA Physician Search
Expertise in Gastroenterology & Oncology | Recruiting Across Other Subspecialties
Cell: 571-249-9251
Email: mmoran@medstaffer.com
Ellen Politi
Director of Physician Recruitment
Neurology and Neurosurgery Search Specialist
Medical Staffing Associates
Cell: 703-362-7409
Email: epoliti@medstaffer.com