Pediatric Gastroenterologist (MD or DO) - Dayton Children's Hospital

Dayton Children's Hospital • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Dayton Children’s Hospital seeks a pediatric gastroenterologist to join its collaborative, expanding team. The position is newly approved and is expected to begin on or after July 1, 2027. Candidates may be graduating pediatric GI fellows or experienced physicians.

The physician may pursue a broad general gastroenterology practice, continue an established subspecialty focus, or develop a new clinical niche. Areas of opportunity include inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, feeding problems, nutrition, celiac disease, eosinophilic GI disorders, aerodigestive care, intestinal rehabilitation and complex nutrition, and other pediatric GI interests aligned with the candidate and division.

The division includes 11 pediatric gastroenterologists, 5 advanced practice providers, 4 registered dietitians, 3 social workers, 2 psychologists, and dedicated nursing and support staff. It provides care across regional sites and collaborates with pediatric surgery, pathology, radiology, primary care, and other pediatric subspecialties. The division completed more than 18,000 visits in FY26, and procedure volume has increased 10% since FY23. Programs include neurogastroenterology and motility, point-of-care ultrasound, NICU rounding, home tube-transition pathways, tube-feed weaning and oral feeding advancement, bowel management, aerodigestive care, GI psychology, an APP-led inpatient consult service, and clinical research.

The role offers opportunities to build a focused clinical interest, participate in multidisciplinary program growth, and contribute to improvement work, scholarship, and the division’s strategic development. Faculty teach medical students and pediatric residents through Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, including in its integrated civilian/military pediatric residency program. Dayton Children’s is developing a pediatric GI fellowship, with a fellow anticipated in summer 2028.

Dayton Children’s is a freestanding pediatric hospital and Level I Trauma Center with more than 43 pediatric specialties. It serves approximately 510,000 children across a 20-county region of central and southwestern Ohio and eastern Indiana. The hospital describes the Dayton region as offering affordability, short commutes, schools, parks and trails, arts and cultural attractions, and access to multiple large cities. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Requirements

• MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent degree.
• Completion of an accredited pediatric gastroenterology fellowship.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in pediatric gastroenterology.
• Eligible for an unrestricted Ohio medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric gastroenterology care in a broad general practice, an established subspecialty area, or a clinical niche developed in alignment with the candidate’s interests and the division.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and regional care partners, including pediatric surgery, pathology, radiology, primary care, and other pediatric subspecialties.
• Teach medical students and pediatric residents through Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine.
• As aligned with the physician’s interests and career goals, contribute to program development, improvement work, scholarship, clinical research, or the division’s strategic growth.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Mentorship and a supportive team environment for early-career physicians.
• Opportunities for experienced physicians to develop programs, lead improvement work, expand scholarship, and contribute to strategic growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree