Gastroenterology Opportunity in Crestview, FL | Emerald Coast Living & Thriving Hospital Environment

**Gastroenterologist Opportunity – North Okaloosa Medical Center – Crestview, FL**

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Gastroenterologist to join our team at North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview, Florida. This is an incredible opportunity to serve a rapidly growing community—experiencing a 6% year-over-year population increase—while enjoying the benefits of practicing in a supportive, community-focused environment.

**Position Highlights**

• Join a setting currently supported by two independent GI physicians; the incoming Gastroenterologist will practice solo within the employed model.
• Provide care in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a mix of clinic and procedural work.
• Schedule: 3 days of clinic and 2 days dedicated to procedures/OR.
• Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Call: Approximately 10 days per month.
• Patient Volume: Average 20–30 patients per day in clinic.
• OR support provided by experienced OR and clinic staff.
• Dedicated endoscopy room in the main hospital plus access to an adjacent ASC to help meet high procedural demand.
• APP support will be added once the physician is fully ramped up.
• Collaboration with general surgeons for coordinated patient care.
• Opportunity to participate in ongoing clinical research and clinical trials to advance innovation within the specialty.

**Qualifications**

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
• ERCP skills are a plus (one independent GI performs ERCP), but not required
• No EUS required
• Experience preferred but not required

**Compensation & Benefits**

A competitive compensation package may include:

• Competitive Salary
• Commencement Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• CME Assistance
• Medical Education Debt Assistance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

**About North Okaloosa Medical Center**

Located just minutes from some of Florida’s most pristine beaches, North Okaloosa Medical Center is a 110-bed accredited facility dedicated to providing top-quality care across the panhandle. With more than 107 active physicians, we offer a full range of services including:

• 24-hour Emergency Care
• Outpatient Surgery
• Advanced Pulmonary Services
• Comprehensive Diagnostic Services

In 2023, we completed over 161,800 patient encounters and 39,000 ER visits, driving a major multi-million dollar expansion of our emergency department. Our mission remains centered around delivering exceptional, patient-focused care throughout the community.

Join us and play a pivotal role in expanding access to high-quality gastroenterology care while making a meaningful difference in a thriving, fast-growing region.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.