A gastroenterology job in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region is open for a general GI physician who wants to spend the week scoping. The practice runs 3.5 to 4 days of endoscopy against only one or two half-days of clinic, call is 1:5 taken from home, and total earning potential exceeds $1 million on a guaranteed base plus production. The package includes $25,000 a year in student loan repayment, a $40,000 signing bonus, and a $3,000 monthly stipend for fellows still in training.
Position, Compensation & Organization Highlights
- $1,000,000+ earning potential: guaranteed base salary plus production incentives and bonus
- Procedure-heavy by design: 3.5 to 4 days of endoscopy per week, with only one or two half-days of outpatient clinic
- 1:5 call rotation covering a full week, taken from home
- $25,000 per year in student loan repayment on top of base compensation
- $3,000 per month fellowship stipend for up to 18 months, paid during training before you start
- $40,000 signing bonus plus $15,000 in relocation assistance
- Advanced endoscopy in scope: ERCP, SpyGlass cholangioscopy, and endoscopic mucosal resection
- Predictable daily volume: 8 to 11 procedures per half-day and 12 clinic visits per half-day
- 7+ weeks of PTO (37 days), plus a $7,000 CME allowance and $3,500 for professional dues
- Dedicated endoscopy infrastructure: 7 procedure rooms and 25 private admission and recovery rooms
- 4 APPs supporting the group across rounding, consults, and clinic follow-ups
- Epic with DeepScribe ambient AI to cut documentation time after clinic
Qualifications
- MD or DO with completed residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship training in Gastroenterology
- Board-certified or board-eligible in the medical specialty listed
- Eligible for Michigan medical licensure
- New graduates welcome: fellows completing training are encouraged to apply, and a $3,000 monthly stipend is available for up to 18 months of remaining fellowship
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
Living in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region covers the Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland corridor in the eastern half of the state, a regional hub serving more than 200,000 residents. Cost of living sits well below national averages, and most destinations are inside a 20-minute drive, so the commute and the mortgage both stay small relative to the income. Housing runs from lakefront property to golf course communities. [VERIFY: confirm which city is the primary practice site]
Community Highlights
- Housing goes further: cost of living significantly below national averages, with lakefront homes and golf course communities in range
- Short commutes: most destinations across the region are inside 20 minutes
- Easy travel: MBS International Airport offers direct flights to Chicago and Detroit
- Metro access: under 90 minutes to major metro amenities and universities
- Water everywhere: Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron for boating and fishing, plus extensive hunting land
- Golf: multiple country clubs and courses throughout the region
- Arts scene: a local symphony and established performing arts venues
- For the kids: a children’s museum, splash parks, and extensive youth sports programs
- Minor league hockey with a full home schedule through the winter
- Shopping and dining: a regional mall with national retailers alongside local restaurants
- Four-season outdoor living: boating and golf in summer, hockey and snow sports in winter
- Spouse employment: healthcare, manufacturing, and higher education anchor the regional economy
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this gastroenterology job pay?
Compensation is a guaranteed base salary plus production incentives, with total earning potential exceeding $1 million. The package also includes $25,000 per year in student loan repayment, a $40,000 signing bonus, $15,000 in relocation, a $7,000 CME allowance, $3,500 for professional dues, and 37 days of PTO.
How procedure-heavy is this GI practice?
The week runs 3.5 to 4 days of endoscopy with only one or two half-days of outpatient clinic. Volume runs 8 to 11 procedures per half-day and roughly 12 visits per clinic half-day, supported by 7 procedure rooms and 25 private admission and recovery rooms.
What is the call schedule?
Call is a 1:5 rotation covering a full week, and it is taken from home.
Does this position include advanced endoscopy?
Yes. This is a general GI role with ERCP, SpyGlass cholangioscopy, and endoscopic mucosal resection all in scope, so a gastroenterologist with advanced training has room to use it without giving up general practice.
Is there a stipend for fellows still in training?
Yes. A $3,000 monthly stipend is available for up to 18 months of remaining fellowship, which is paid during training before the position begins. Fellows completing gastroenterology training are encouraged to apply.
Does this gastroenterology job offer student loan repayment?
Yes. The position includes $25,000 per year in student loan repayment on top of base compensation, in addition to the $40,000 signing bonus.
Does this position sponsor a J-1 or H-1B visa?
No. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Where is this gastroenterology job located?
The position is in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, the Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland corridor in eastern Michigan. Contact Allen Russell at Pacific Companies for the specific location and facility details.
How to Apply
Pacific Companies is managing this gastroenterology search. Contact Allen Russell at (949) 305-5092 or arussell@pacificcompanies.com, or apply through the form on this page. You will work with one dedicated recruiter through the entire process, and Pacific Companies visits every location it represents.