Medical Director, Gastroenterology & Hepatology

WakeMed

$300K — $350K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Board-certified/board-eligible Gastroenterologist
  • Doctorate in Medicine required
  • Experience in leadership roles, preferably in gastroenterology
  • Completion of fellowship/internship/residency in a related area
  • Demonstrable expertise in inpatient and outpatient GI medicine
  • Strong track record in enhancing patient outcomes and experiences

Responsibilities

  • Direct clinical care alongside leadership duties
  • Collaborate with physician and administrative teams on strategic initiatives
  • Advance service line growth and quality
  • Strengthen relationships with regional referral sources
  • Drive operational excellence within the Gastroenterology division
  • Innovate and develop clinical practices to improve patient care
  • Participate in the recruitment and mentorship of medical staff

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with performance incentives
  • Robust time off for work-life balance
  • Comprehensive benefits including malpractice insurance
  • Paid continuing medical education (CME) and professional dues
  • Matching 403b retirement plan available
  • Relocation and commitment bonuses offered
Full Job Description
Overview

WakeMed Physician Practices is seeking an experienced, board-certified/board-eligible Gastroenterologist to serve as Medical Director of Gastroenterology. This leadership opportunity combines inpatient and outpatient GI medicine with the ability to influence strategy, growth, quality, and operational performance across a well-established GI program consisting of 9 gastroenterologists and 12 APPs.

The Medical Director will provide clinical care while partnering closely with physician and administrative leaders to advance service line initiatives, enhance patient outcomes and experience, support regional growth, strengthen referral relationships, and drive operational excellence. This role collaborates extensively with physicians, APPs, nursing, health system administration, community physician partners, marketing, recruiting, and support teams to ensure the continued success and development of the Gastroenterology division. Position will be structured as .85 FTE clinical and .15 FTE administrative.

Located in North Carolina, WakeMed Gastroenterology provides inpatient and outpatient care throughout Wake County, including locations in Raleigh and Cary. The ideal candidate is a collaborative physician leader passionate about clinical excellence, team development, innovation, and delivering exceptional patient care while advancing the organization's mission, vision, and values.

As an employer of choice, we offer a full range of benefits and attractive compensation package including:
  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience plus incentive and bonus compensation
  • Robust time off for ideal work life balance
  • Comprehensive benefit package includes paid malpractice, CME, dues and membership
  • matching 403b retirement plan and other options,
  • Commencement / Relocation Bonus

WakeMed is situated in a vibrant growing community and the area is consistently ranked among the top 10 best cities for employment potential, quality of life and year-round outdoor activities in a temperate climate. Our area also provides an ideal family environment with quality school systems and unsurpassed recreational activities.

Licensure

Licensed Medical Physician And Board Certification in Area of Practice Required
Education

Doctorate Medicine Required
Experience

Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required

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