Gastroenterologist | $500K–$600K + Potential Practice Takeover | Hanford, CA

Gastroenterologist

Location: Hanford, California
Job Type: Full-Time Opportunity
Compensation: $500,000–$600,000 annually, depending on experience and employment arrangement

About the Opportunity

An established healthcare organization in Hanford, California, is seeking a qualified Gastroenterologist to provide high-quality outpatient gastrointestinal care and procedural services. This opportunity is ideal for a physician with strong endoscopic skills, sound clinical judgment, and a commitment to patient safety and positive outcomes.

The physician will perform gastrointestinal procedures within their approved clinical privileges, collaborate with nursing and anesthesia professionals, and ensure appropriate patient assessment, recovery, discharge, and follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Procedure Evaluation

• Evaluate patients to confirm the appropriateness and safety of planned outpatient gastrointestinal procedures.

• Review medical histories, physical examinations, relevant test results, medications, allergies, and bowel preparation.

• Assess procedural risks and coordinate with anesthesia professionals regarding patient readiness and safety concerns.

• Obtain and document informed consent, including the risks, benefits, and alternatives associated with planned procedures.

• Participate in patient identification, procedure verification, and pre-procedure safety checks.

Gastrointestinal Procedures

• Perform colonoscopies, upper endoscopies (EGDs), biopsies, polypectomies, and other gastrointestinal interventions within approved privileges and demonstrated competency.

• Follow established standards for infection prevention, medication safety, equipment use, and specimen handling.

• Collaborate with nursing and anesthesia teams to support safe, efficient procedural care.

• Recognize and promptly manage complications, initiate emergency response when necessary, and coordinate patient transfers when a higher level of care is required.

Recovery, Discharge, and Follow-Up

• Communicate procedural findings, interventions, complications, and recovery requirements to the appropriate clinical team.

• Enter post-procedure orders and ensure clinical concerns are addressed before discharge.

• Provide clear recommendations regarding medications, activity, diet, warning signs, and follow-up care.

• Coordinate the review and communication of pathology results and other pending diagnostic findings.

• Ensure appropriate documentation and handoffs to support continuity of care.

Documentation and Quality Assurance

• Complete and authenticate procedure reports, diagnoses, findings, interventions, orders, and discharge documentation within established deadlines.

• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with applicable clinical, regulatory, and facility requirements.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, performance assessments, and corrective actions as appropriate.

• Support infection prevention, emergency preparedness, accreditation activities, and patient safety initiatives.

• Maintain current credentials and clinical privileges and participate in required competency and reappointment reviews.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.

• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship.

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology, consistent with applicable credentialing requirements.

• Current California medical license.

• Applicable prescribing authority and professional liability coverage.

• Current life support credentials as required by the facility.

• Eligibility for and approval of the clinical privileges necessary to perform the required procedures.

• Strong clinical judgment, procedural competency, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and professional accountability.

Compensation

• Annual compensation: $500,000–$600,000, depending on experience and the final employment arrangement.

• Additional compensation, benefits, and other contractual details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Join the Team

This is an opportunity for a skilled Gastroenterologist to contribute to high-quality outpatient procedural care in California's Central Valley while working collaboratively with an experienced healthcare team.