Sign-On Bonus | Top-Ranked Regional Destination for GI Care | John Muir Health

John Muir Specialty Medical Group is seeking a general GI physician to join our Bay Area team in highly desirable Walnut Creek, CA.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

• Income Structure: Competitive salary with a 1–2 year guarantee, transitioning to base salary plus productivity and quality bonuses.
• Ownership Opportunity: Opportunity to own shares in an independent Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC).
• Signing Incentives: Sign-on bonus included.
• Support & Governance: Independently run and governed group (not private equity owned).
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive benefits package and malpractice insurance.
• Time Off: Generous vacation and continuing education (CME) allowance.
• Work-Life Balance: Predictable hours and shifts; fully consultative practice.
• Prestige: Practice at a hospital ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top national hospital for 17 straight years.

Practice Highlights

• Advanced Environment: 100% anesthesia-supported procedures in state-of-the-art endoscopy suites with exceptional nursing staff.
• Team Composition: Join a well-respected group of 12 MDs and 3 ARNPs with extensive MA and RN support.
• Clinical Scope: General GI with opportunities to focus on IBD, motility, hepatology, and cancer prevention.
• Support System: Full-time therapeutic endoscopy coverage and backup support; dedicated GI ARNP assistance.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborative network including UCSF Health and Stanford Children’s Health.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of medicine.
• Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Gastroenterology.
• Licensure: Must possess or acquire an unrestricted California medical license; maintain current CPR and DEA registration.
• Requirements: Excellent letters of reference required.
• Visa Status: Not a J-1 destination.

Location & Lifestyle

• Walnut Creek: A dynamic, family-oriented East Bay community featuring ideal weather, great schools, and abundant outdoor spaces.
• Commutability: Option to live in San Francisco or surrounding areas; 25 miles from downtown SF with easy BART or car access.
• Recreation: Minutes from Berkeley and Oakland; a quick drive to Napa Wine Country, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite Valley.

About John Muir Health

John Muir Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care organization. We are a regional destination for GI care, supported by more than 6,000 employees and a network of 300+ primary care physicians.

Join a well-respected, physician-governed group in one of the most desirable regions in California.