Job Description

Job Description

Gastroenterology - Polk County, Florida (South Orlando)

AdventHealth Medical Group (AHMG) is looking for dynamic and energetic Gastroenterologists to serve the needs of Polk County, just south of Orlando. Located onsite at both AdventHealth Heart of Florida and AdventHealth Lake Wales, AHMG Gastroenterology and Hepatology is seeking partners with the desire to build a practice and foster collegial relationships with community-based physicians.

Ideal candidate should expect:

* Daily work schedule of outpatient and inpatient care
* Desire to handle a very high-volume case load
* Practice all aspects of general Gastroenterology
* Busy ED call at one hospital
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills

A strong emphasis will be placed on evidence-based medicine with a concentration on patient centered care. The new physician should have the desire to join a busy practice and fit within the mission and vision of AdventHealth. ERCP preferred, but not required.

Board Certification in Gastroenterology (ABMS or AOA) is required.

NOTE: Not a J1 or H1 Opportunity

Practice Description

This is an employment opportunity through AdventHealth Medical Group, a 700+ physician, multi-specialty organization. AdventHealth Medical Group offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package that includes occurrence-based malpractice coverage, health insurance for the physician and his/her family, relocation expenses, paid leave days, a generous 403b retirement plan, CME days and a CME allowance. This practice management experience provides the opportunity for the physicians to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine. We are part of the AdventHealth System, a non-profit, faith-based organization with a mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ.

Hospital Description

Continuous growth has been a recurrent theme in AdventHealth Heart of Florida and AdventHealth Lake Wales. AdventHealth Heart of Florida is a 193 bed acute care facility offering a full spectrum of medical services supporting over 200 physicians representing various medical specialties. AdventHealth Lake Wales is a 160 bed acute care facility offering a full spectrum of medical services as well as behavioral health services.

Community Description

AdventHealth Heart of Florida and AdventHealth Lake Wales are located in Polk County. Polk County is one of the fastest growing counties in Florida. Polk County is located in the center of Florida, and the east side of the county is home to Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes. Our communities are very family oriented and will enable you to enhance your quality of life by offering many activities to take part in, as well as a friendly and safe environment to raise children. It is a place where urban lifestyle, a short drive from Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, other family-friendly attractions, historical sites and beaches are within reasonable driving distance.

Polk county offers year-round pleasant weather providing the perfect atmosphere for outdoor activies such as farmers markets, festivals, gardening, watersports, camping, golfing, tennis and running.

There are seventeen cities in Polk County offering numerous choices in public education. In addition to traditional public school curriculums, there are 31 Charter Schools, 18 Choice or Magnet Schools and five Schools of the Arts. There are 66 top private schools in Polk County.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.