Position Summary Physician-owned gastroenterology practice in Durango, Colorado, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist. This role offers immediate procedural volume, no ramp period, strong earning potential, and a clear path to ownership in both the practice and a physician-owned surgical hospital. About Us Digestive Health Associates is a physician-led GI practice partnered with a locally owned surgical hospital. This practice is built around clinical autonomy, efficiency, and long-term physician sustainability. This is a growth-driven opportunity supported by established anesthesia, nursing, and endoscopy teams, strong referrals, and significant unmet procedural demand. The clinic has a 2-3 month backlog, with 3,000+ open-access colonoscopy recalls. Join a team of 2 gastroenterologists and 3 experienced GI Physician Assistants. Experienced Physician Track: Join with immediate clinical autonomy and no productivity micromanagement. Providers have the ability to tailor scope mix, clinic load, and schedule from day one, and have a near-term path to equity. Early-Career Physician Track: You’ll have a structured transition into full volume with experienced partner support. Benefit from a direct mentorship from a Mayo Clinic-trained gastroenterologist and a 15+ year experienced GI Physician Assistant. Key Responsibilities • Provide outpatient gastroenterology care and endoscopic procedures • Diagnose and manage a broad range of GI conditions • Perform colonoscopy and upper endoscopy • Collaborate with GI physician assistants, anesthesia, nursing, and endoscopy staff • Participate in practice growth as desired • No mandatory call coverage (optional paid hospital call available) Qualifications • MD or DO from an accredited institution • Completion of Gastroenterology fellowship • Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology • Eligible for Colorado medical licensure • Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset Compensation & Benefits • $450,000 guaranteed compensation in Year 1 plus signing bonus • Uncapped productivity upside with no ramp period • Productivity-based compensation model beginning Year 2 • Clear path to $800,000+ annual income • Elective ownership opportunities in the GI practice and a physician-owned surgical hospital • Forgivable income guarantee supporting full earnings from day one • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage • CME allowance and professional development support Schedule & Call • Full-time position with flexible scheduling • Ability to scope 2 days per week initially, scaling to 4 days per week • No mandatory call; an optional paid hospital call is available Location Durango offers a rare combination of strong earnings potential and an exceptional mountain lifestyle, without the congestion or burnout of major metro areas. World-class skiing, mountain biking, trail running, hiking, kayaking, and fishing are all accessible within minutes of work. Live and work in one of the West’s most sought-after mountain communities.