Overview

AdventHealth Medical Group is seeking to employ a Gastroenterologist to join our growing practice in Lake Wales & Winter Haven, Florida. 118-bed AdventHealth Lake Wales, two (2) endo rooms, anesthesia 24-hours, One of the fastest growing communities in the United States. APP may be available for both clinic and hospital rounding. Gastroenterologist would join one (1) gastroenterologist along with one (1) APP in Lake Wales and four (4) gastroenterologists and two (2) APPs in Davenport. We plan to expand into Winter Haven. 

Collaboration with AdventHealth West Florida Division Digestive Health Institute in Tampa, to include a network of over 60 employed physicians specializing in gastroenterology, general surgery, colon rectal, and HPB.  

Requirements for the position:  Fellowship in Gastroenterology and board certified/eligible.  ERCP is welcomed.  

Benefits:

  • Salary guaranteed with productivity incentives
  • Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
  • Paid leave days
  • CME days and allowance
  • 403B retirement plan and 457B Option
  • Sign-on and relocation allowance
  • 501c3 organization. Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Sponsorship J1 Waiver (Conrad and SCRC), H1B and Permanent Card

Client Description

AdventHealth Medical Group West (AHMG) is a multispecialty physician group that uses leading technology, innovation, and compassion to deliver whole-person care.  This aligned model and practice management provides the opportunity for physicians to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine. AHMG has near 1000 physicians, advanced practice providers, residents, fellows and faculty members in 60+ specialties across Tampa Bay, Ocala and Heartland areas.  

AdventHealth Lake Wales opened in 1928 in Lake Wales, Florida. AdventHealth Lake Wales is a 118-bed, acute care facility serving Polk County and surrounding communities. Our team members and patients need only to look out of the windows to be inspired by views filled with rich history. Adjacent to campus sits the historic Lake Wales Arts Center, and just across the town lake, high on the hill, sits beautiful Bok Tower Gardens. AdventHealth Lake Wales is home to robotic-assisted surgeries, TeleICU, and an adult behavioral health unit. Patients and families can also access 24-hour emergency care, along with outpatient services like imaging, rehabilitation services, lab and wound care and more. From expert emergency and surgical services to leading specialists in cardiology, pulmonology, urology and gastroenterology, we offer the quality care you need close to home.

AdventHealth is an integrated health system. Mission to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ. 93,000+ caregivers in physician practices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers provide individualized, wholistic care. Christian mission, shared vision, common values and focus on whole-person health is their commitment to making communities healthier with a unified system: 51 hospital campuses and over 1200 care sites in diverse markets throughout nine states.

Community: Central Florida’s Polk County is conveniently located between Orlando and Tampa, and an easy drive to Central Florida attractions and the Gulf and Atlantic beaches. Polk County offers something for everyone, including Florida’s newest attractions, LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Safari Wilderness; and some of Florida’s most historic; including Bok Tower GardensWestgate River Ranch Resort (the Southeast’s largest dude ranch), and Frank Lloyd Wright’s 13 structures at Florida Southern College. With 554 fresh water lakes, the area offers great fishing, adventurous airboat eco tours and exciting water sports. Wonderful parks, preserves and trails captivate visitors with Polk County’s natural beauty.

There is a wealth of things to do in the Lake Wales area. Enjoy the solitude of walking or biking around beautiful Lake Wales or swimming and working out one of the area's many health clubs. Contemplate the mystery of  Spook Hill.  Take in a rodeo on Saturday evening at Westgate River Ranch. Enjoy a play at the Lake Wales Little Theater, a concert or art show at the Lake Wales Arts Center. Tour the shops and historic architecture in downtown Lake Wales. Enjoy the area's many unique dining experiences. Fishing, boating, airboat rides, water-skiing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, sky-diving, golfing and tennis also may be enjoyed year-round.

Cities like Winter Haven and South Lakeland are within 20-30 minutes of AdventHealth Lake Wales, making these areas accessible for residing, shopping, restaurants, additional school opportunities, golf, and much more.