Gastroenterologist

CommonSpirit Health•Merced, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation and closely affiliated with Mercy Medical Center in Merced, California, is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join a growing, physician-led practice. The physician will provide expert inpatient and outpatient care to adult patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions involving the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and colon. The role includes consultative services, endoscopies, and routine GI screenings, and offers the opportunity to help design and develop the regional Gastroenterology service line and expand access to care. The physician will collaborate with local primary care and specialty providers to optimize referrals and will have access to advanced diagnostic services and hospital resources at Mercy Medical Center Merced. The position offers a predictable Monday through Friday schedule, shared telephone-only call responsibilities, and no hospital inpatient call constraints. The employer describes the role as structured to support work-life balance. Eligible new hires are offered a two-year guaranteed annual base salary of $600,000–$650,000, a signing bonus, relocation assistance, 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for the physician and family, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, an employer-sponsored pension plan, and an annual CME allowance.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
Board eligible or board certified in Gastroenterology (ABMS or AOA).
Active or eligible medical license in the state of California.
Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification or eligibility to obtain it.
Completion of an accredited postgraduate Fellowship training program in Gastroenterology.
Strong clinical and endoscopic skills, with comprehensive knowledge of gastroenterology care principles.
Passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse community.
Commitment to building a premier service line in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology consultative services.
Perform endoscopies and routine GI screenings.
Diagnose and treat adult patients with a wide variety of gastrointestinal conditions, including conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and colon.
Lead the clinical design, growth, and development of the local Gastroenterology service line to expand regional access.
Collaborate with local primary care and specialty providers to optimize patient referral pathways.
Use advanced diagnostic services and hospital resources at Mercy Medical Center Merced.