BayCare Medical Group is a physician-led medical group is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join our multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will manage complex GI, hepatobiliary, and nutritional disorders in children—from infancy through adolescence—across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings.
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric GI conditions, including IBS, IBD, celiac disease, reflux, hepatology, nutritional disorders, and motility issues.
Perform and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures: upper/lower GI endoscopy, polypectomy, foreign body removal, liver biopsies, G‑tube placements, motility studies.
Provide comprehensive inpatient consultation and manage ambulatory clinics in both main and satellite locations.
Collaborate with dietitians, surgeons, psychologists, hepatologists, primary care providers, and allied health professionals.
Engage in education—mentoring pediatric residents.
Provide on-call coverage 1:3 for emergencies, including foreign body ingestion, GI bleeding, and liver crises.
St. Joseph's Hospital, part of BayCare Health System, is a 465-bed Level II trauma hospital in beautiful Tampa, Florida. St. Joseph's Hospital is known for its advanced medical technology, and some of the most complex medical and surgical conditions are treated at the hospital. Through the years, our dedicated Centers of Excellence have become noted for outstanding care. A highly skilled and experienced staff of physicians with national and international reputations care for infants, children and adults at St. Joseph's Hospital. More than 70 specialties are represented among the medical staff, from internal medicine to cardiology, neurology to surgery.
QualificationsThe qualifications and details of the position include:
MD or DO with completion of an accredited Pediatric Gastroenterology fellowship.
Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics.
- Board Certification or Eligibility by the ABIM in Gastroenterology.
Eligible for/holds an active Florida medical license.
Proficient in pediatric endoscopy and procedural care.
Experience with IBD, hepatology, nutritional rehab/motility preferred.
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
- Incentive Bonus
- Sign-On Bonus
- 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.
Skills Required
- MD or DO degree
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Gastroenterology fellowship
- Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics
- Board certification or eligibility by the ABIM in Gastroenterology
- Eligible for or holder of an active Florida medical license
- Proficiency in pediatric endoscopy and procedural care
- Experience with IBD, hepatology, nutritional rehabilitation, or motility
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.
