Founding Gastroenterology Fellowship Director- St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa, Florida
BayCare Medical Group, the largest and most respected physician-led medical group in the Tampa Bay area, is seeking an Advanced Endoscopist to join a growing and well-established team of four Gastroenterologists based at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Florida. This is an exciting opportunity to expand and enhance GI services, with a particular focus on advancing endoscopic capabilities, including Endoscopic Ultrasound. The ideal candidate will play a key role in further developing advanced procedural offerings while collaborating in a collegial, patient-centered environment.
The Gastroenterology Fellowship Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, organization, and continuous improvement of the ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship Program. The Program Director ensures compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements, develops and maintains an academically rigorous training environment, supports fellow recruitment and development, and promotes excellence in patient care, education, quality, safety, research, and scholarly activity.
The Program Director collaborates with institutional leadership, faculty, fellows, and multidisciplinary teams to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares trainees for successful independent practice and board certification in Gastroenterology.
This position is 70% clinical and 30% administrative. Expecting our first class of Fellows in 2028.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Maintain an active clinical practice in Gastroenterology. Advanced or General
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures consistent with specialty expertise.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
- Successful completion of Internal Medicine Residency and ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship (or equivalent training)
- Ability to obtain FL medical license
- Board Certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or equivalent..
- Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in Gastroenterology following fellowship training.
- Prior leadership experience in an academic medical center, teaching hospital, or fellowship program.
Benefits:
BayCare Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Productivity and Quality Incentive Bonus
- Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance
- Retirement Plan plus employer match
- Paid Time Off
- CME Allowance
- Malpractice Insurance
- Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more
Join BayCare Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.
About BayCare:
BayCare continues to be a top destination to work, receive, and provide care — a commitment that’s reflected in our recent recognitions. Nationally, we were honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today and Energage. Locally, Tampa Bay Times and Energage named BayCare a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year. This year, we’re especially proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company at No. 17, and recognized for the fifth time by the prestigious PEOPLE® Companies That Care list, as well as an eight-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care™ award.
BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, comprising a network of 16 hospitals and a wide range of services, including imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home health care, and urgent care. Our mission is to connect patients with a full spectrum of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services to meet their health care needs throughout their lifetime.
We’re proud to serve Tampa Bay, Polk County and the west-central Gulf Coast of Florida. We think you’ll find this area a great place not only to work, but also to live, play and grow. We’re home to welcoming neighbors, growing and dynamic communities, outstanding schools, colleges and universities, and dedicated team members.
Golfing, fishing, boating/kayaking, shelling, biking, sunbathing, and viewing the sunset from one of America’s top beaches are just a few of the reasons why people love this area. Tampa Bay is home to many professional sports teams, discover exciting exhibits at local museums and enjoy listening to the Florida Orchestra at several local venues. Experience the excitement at local and close by amusement parks. It’s all here for you to enjoy.
Skills Required
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
- Successful completion of Internal Medicine Residency
- Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship or equivalent training
- Ability to obtain a Florida medical license
- Board certification in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine or equivalent
- At least five years of clinical Gastroenterology experience following fellowship training
- Prior leadership experience in an academic medical center, teaching hospital, or fellowship program
BayCare Health System Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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What We Do
BayCare is a leading not-for-profit health care system that connects individuals and families to a wide range of services at 15 hospitals and hundreds of other convenient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and central Florida regions. Inpatient and outpatient services include acute care, primary care, imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home care, and wellness. Our mission is to improve the health of all we serve through community-owned, health care services that set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care. BayCare’s family of hospitals are: Bartow Regional Medical Center, Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, Morton Plant, Morton Plant North Bay, St. Anthony’s, St. Joseph’s, St. Joseph’s Children’s, St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, St. Joseph’s Hospital-South, St. Joseph’s Women’s, South Florida Baptist, Winter Haven and Winter Haven Women’s.
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