Pediatric Gastroenterologist

AdventHealth for Children and AdventHealth Medical Group (AHMG) are seeking a full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join an established and growing pediatric gastroenterology program in Central Florida. The physician will join a collaborative team of four pediatric gastroenterologists and three advanced practice providers in a predominantly general pediatric GI practice, with flexibility to develop a focused clinical or academic niche based on patient needs and the candidate’s interests.

This position is being added to meet continued patient demand in a timely and effective manner. Since opening more than 15 years ago, AdventHealth for Children has experienced significant growth, supported in part by the continued expansion of its Pediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Transplant programs.

As these service lines continue to evolve into more contemporary, subspecialized models of care, they remain central to AdventHealth’s vision for its children’s hospital. This role will support the strategic growth of AdventHealth for Children by delivering high-quality, comprehensive pediatric gastroenterology care across Central Florida and strengthening the program’s position as a leading regional referral destination within the AdventHealth system.

Position Highlights

• Full-time employed opportunity through AdventHealth Medical Group

• Established team of four pediatric gastroenterologists and three advanced practice providers, supported by two registered nurses and two registered dietitians

• Predominantly general pediatric gastroenterology practice, anticipated to be approximately 80% general GI and 20% subspecialty care, with flexibility based on patient needs

• Clinical support across multiple Central Florida locations

• Procedural coverage one day per week

• Opportunity to develop and expand a niche program, particularly in pancreatic diseases, pediatric motility disorders, or academic medicine and fellowship development

• Opportunity to help shape a potential Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship Program and contribute to education and academic growth

• 1-in-5 call rotation, covered one week at a time, including inpatient service, Emergency Department consultations, and after-hours office call

• Physician should be able to independently perform routine pediatric GI endoscopic procedures; experience with transnasal endoscopy, antroduodenal manometry, colonic manometry, or other advanced pediatric motility studies is highly desirable

• Collaborative, family-centered practice environment within a growing children’s hospital and employed multispecialty physician group

Candidate Requirements

• Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology

• Board Certification in Pediatrics

• Board Certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology

• Post-fellowship practice experience preferred; five or more years is ideal

• Comfortable managing common pediatric GI emergencies, including foreign body ingestion and gastrointestinal bleeding

• Commitment to high-quality, patient- and family-centered care

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Motivated, team-oriented approach to program growth and clinical practice

About AdventHealth Medical Group

This is an employed opportunity through AdventHealth Medical Group. The aligned employment and practice-management model allows physicians to focus on clinical care while offering a competitive compensation and benefits package that may include occurrence-based malpractice coverage, health insurance, relocation assistance, paid leave, retirement benefits, and continuing medical education support.

AdventHealth for Children is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping and great schools. As one the most visited cities in the US, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World and numerous beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The newly built Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. 

Our Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth for Children is a full service, tertiary children’s hospital with over 200 dedicated pediatric beds, more than 30 peds ICU beds with a dedicated peds CICU, a 102 bed NICU, 17 bed pediatric emergency department and statewide pediatric network and transport system.  We started our comprehensive pediatric open heart program in 2012 and have a strong track record of positive outcomes.  We also have several key destination programs including our level IV Epilepsy program, the region’s only BMT and solid organ transplants including kidney and liver, and we increased Orlando area NICU beds to 150 total in 2017.  Our unparalleled network consists of 30 hospitals across the state with one children’s hospital at the center totals over 23,000 births and several extremely successful pediatric subspecialty programs including outreach clinics.  These 30 hospitals refer patients for tertiary and quaternary services to our main location near downtown Orlando.  Our newest program has brought pediatric liver transplant services to Central Florida. In 2019 through 2024, AdventHealth for Children is recognized by US News and World Report as the best Children’s Hospital for newborn care in Florida.  We are also recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a top Children’s Hospital for quality and safety, and we are a magnet designated hospital for nursing care. 

Orlando is known as the City Beautiful. There is much more than theme parks here! Our community is culturally diverse and a great place to raise a family. We have excellent public and private schools. Orlando is also the setting for several colleges and Universities, including the University of Central Florida.  We are home to multiple theaters, art museums, art festivals and film festivals. We are well known for our excellent restaurants. We have a vibrant sports community with national teams like the Orlando Magic Basketball and Orlando City Soccer Club. We offer year round pleasant weather for outdoor fun and are only an hour away from some of the most scenic beaches in the Southeast.

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