Winter Haven FL | Gastroenterologist | AdventHealth Near Legoland

Overview

AdventHealth Medical Group is seeking to employ Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our collaborative and mission-driven team, in one of the fastest growing areas, Winter Haven, Florida. 

Opportunity Highlights:

• Established strong referral base with 35+ primary care providers
• 5 Gastroenterologists in the group
• Call up to 7 days a month (negotiable) 
• 118-bed AdventHealth Lake Wales Hospital
• DAX AI scribe tool & EPIC EMR
• Part of the largest faith-based health system in Florida, providing whole-person care
• Supportive, physician-led leadership focused on whole-person care

Who We’re Looking For:

• Board Certified / Eligible Gastroenterology
• New fellows welcomed
• Team-player excited to grow a vibrant digestive health service line

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary + productive bonus to total over $700K!
• $100,000 Signing Bonus
• Occurrence-based malpractice
• 403B 100% match up to 8% + 457B 
• 501c3 organization, PSLF eligible
• Stipend for last year in fellowship
• Visa support; J1 Waiver (SCRC), H1B & permanent card

Community Facts at a Glance:

• Located in Winter Haven & Lake Wales, between Tampa and Orlando, an hour from both
• Lower cost living than Orlando or Tampa, no state income tax
• Family-friendly neighborhoods with top-rated schools
• Access to beaches, lakes, theme parks, sports, shopping, and cultural attractions

Client Description

AdventHealth Medical Group West Florida Division (AHMG) continues to grow rapidly to meet the needs of the communities we serve. Over the last six years, we’ve nearly tripled in size with a projection to grow to 835 providers by the end of 2025. With the addition of AdventHealth Port Charlotte, we span a broad geography in eight counties, with practices in Charlotte, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties. Our providers represent 40 specialties and we care for one million patients annually. Using leading edge technology, innovation, and compassion, we deliver our brand of whole-person care.

At AHMG, we offer our employees extensive benefits, including opportunities for ongoing training and continuing education. What’s important to us is what’s important to you: the health and overall well-being of your patients, your colleagues and yourself. AHMG staff provides care at locations throughout West Florida, including fifteen AdventHealth hospital locations. 

AdventHealth Lake Wales (LWS) opened in 1928 in Lake Wales, Florida. LWS is a 118-bed, acute care facility serving Polk County and surrounding communities. Our team members and patients need only to look out of the windows to be inspired by views filled with rich history. LWS is home to robotic-assisted surgeries, 8-bed ICU, and very busy ED. From specialists in cardiology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, urology, and surgery, we offer the quality care.

AdventHealth is an integrated health system. Mission to extend the Healing Ministry of Christ. 100,000+ caregivers in physician practices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers provide individualized, wholistic care. Christian mission, shared vision, common values and focus on whole-person health is their commitment to making communities healthier with a unified system: 54 hospital campuses and over 1200 care sites in diverse markets throughout nine states.

Central Florida’s Polk County is conveniently located between Orlando and Tampa, and an easy drive to Central Florida attractions and the Gulf and Atlantic beaches. Polk County offers something for everyone, including Florida’s newest attractions, LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Safari Wilderness; and some of Florida’s most historic; including Bok Tower Gardens, Westgate River Ranch Resort (the Southeast’s largest dude ranch), and Frank Lloyd Wright’s 13 structures at Florida Southern College. With 554 fresh water lakes, the area offers great fishing, adventurous airboat eco tours and exciting water sports. Wonderful parks, preserves and trails captivate visitors with Polk County’s natural beauty.

There is a wealth of things to do in the Lake Wales area. Enjoy the solitude of walking or biking around beautiful Lake Wales or swimming and working out one of the area’s many health clubs. Contemplate the mystery of  Spook Hill.  Take in a rodeo on Saturday evening at Westgate River Ranch. Tour the shops and historic architecture in downtown Lake Wales. Enjoy the area’s many unique dining experiences. Fishing, boating, airboat rides, water-skiing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, sky-diving, golfing and tennis also may be enjoyed year-round.

Cities like Winter Haven and South Lakeland are within 20-30 minutes of AdventHealth Lake Wales, making these areas accessible for residing, shopping, restaurants, additional school opportunities, golf, and much more.