Gastroenterology Physician

Gastroenterologist Western Wisconsin Health
Baldwin, Wisconsin Full-Time Physician Opportunity
Annual Compensation: $575,000 $710,000
Negotiable Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Visa Sponsorship Available
Deliver comprehensive digestive care. Build lasting patient relationships. Help create healthier tomorrows.
Western Wisconsin Health (WWH) is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join its collaborative medical team in Baldwin, Wisconsin. This opportunity brings together specialty consultations, endoscopic procedures, ongoing disease management, and community education within an organization committed to personalized, whole-person care.
We are seeking a physician who values both clinical excellence and the relationships that make effective care possible someone who takes time to understand patients, clearly explains treatment options, and works closely with colleagues to deliver coordinated care.
With access to the Minneapolis St. Paul metropolitan area, this opportunity offers the appeal of a community-focused practice alongside the resources and amenities of the broader Twin Cities region.
Your Role in the Practice
As a Gastroenterologist with WWH, you will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with digestive and gastrointestinal conditions. Your involvement will extend from the initial consultation and diagnostic workup through procedural care, treatment planning, and longitudinal follow-up.
You will help patients navigate both new symptoms and established conditions, identifying appropriate diagnostic approaches, explaining findings, and developing treatment plans that account for their medical history, lifestyle, preferences, and overall health.
The position includes upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. Additional procedural interests are welcome for discussion and may be incorporated according to your training, facility resources, and approved clinical privileges.
Clinical Evaluation & Disease Management
Responsibilities will include:

• Obtain detailed medical histories and perform examinations relevant to gastrointestinal complaints.
• Evaluate digestive symptoms, establish differential diagnoses, and determine appropriate diagnostic testing.
• Interpret laboratory findings, imaging, endoscopic results, and pathology in the context of the patient s overall presentation.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic gastrointestinal disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating medication, appropriate lifestyle and dietary guidance, monitoring, and referrals.
• Assess treatment response and adjust management as patients needs change.
• Identify patients who require urgent evaluation, additional specialty consultation, or referral for services outside the available scope.
• Provide clear follow-up recommendations and communicate findings to referring clinicians.

Depending on the practice s patient mix and your approved scope, clinical care may encompass reflux and esophageal disorders, abdominal pain, bowel disorders, gastrointestinal bleeding, colorectal screening and surveillance, and other digestive conditions.
Endoscopy & Procedural Care

• Perform upper endoscopy and colonoscopy within approved privileges.
• Evaluate procedural indications, patient suitability, and relevant medical risks.
• Explain the purpose, benefits, risks, and alternatives of recommended procedures and obtain informed consent.
• Coordinate with the procedural care team on preparation, safety considerations, and recovery needs.
• Document procedural findings and recommendations clearly and promptly.
• Review pathology and other results, communicate findings to patients, and establish appropriate follow-up.
• Support consistent standards for procedural quality and patient safety.
• Discuss opportunities to incorporate advanced procedures where training, equipment, staffing, and credentialing support them.

Patient Education & Continuity of Care
A central part of this role is helping patients understand their diagnosis and participate in their care.
You will:

• Explain complex medical information in accessible language.
• Discuss treatment choices and support shared decision-making.
• Educate patients about medication use, preparation instructions, symptom monitoring, and follow-up.
• Promote appropriate preventive care and colorectal cancer screening.
• Build ongoing relationships with patients who require long-term disease management.
• Coordinate transitions between evaluation, procedures, specialty follow-up, and primary care.
• Participate in community seminars, workshops, or outreach activities that promote digestive health and wellness.

Team Collaboration, Leadership & Reporting
You will join WWH s collaborative provider team and work with the healthcare professionals involved in each patient s care. Depending on the clinical setting and patient needs, this may include referring primary care providers, nursing staff, procedural personnel, anesthesia professionals, and other specialists.
Your collaborative responsibilities will include:

• Communicate consultation findings and treatment recommendations to referring providers.
• Coordinate procedural care with the staff supporting preparation, treatment, and recovery.
• Participate in discussions about complex cases and appropriate referrals.
• Work with clinical and administrative leadership on care coordination, patient access, and practice operations.
• Contribute to quality improvement and a respectful, collegial working environment.
• Practice within hospital policies, medical staff requirements, and approved privileges.

The specific administrative reporting leader, physician leadership structure, and assigned clinical support will be reviewed during the interview process.
For physicians entering through Wisconsin s provisional licensure pathway, practice will occur under the required supervision of a licensed physician in an approved employment setting. The designated supervising physician and supervision arrangements must be established before practice begins.
Qualifications & Professional Background
Candidates should bring:

• A medical degree and completed postgraduate specialty training in gastroenterology.
• The clinical knowledge and procedural competence necessary to provide comprehensive GI care.
• Experience performing upper endoscopy and colonoscopy.
• Eligibility for the applicable Wisconsin physician license.
• Ability to satisfy hospital credentialing and procedure-specific privileging requirements.
• Strong diagnostic reasoning and a thoughtful approach to treatment planning.
• Clear communication skills and a commitment to patient education.
• A collaborative approach to working with clinical and administrative colleagues.
• Commitment to clinical quality, patient safety, and professional standards.

Board certification or eligibility, specialty training equivalency, and credentialing requirements will be reviewed individually during the recruitment process.
International Physicians & Visa Sponsorship
Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates , subject to employer review and applicable immigration requirements.
Internationally trained gastroenterologists are encouraged to inquire. Candidates who have completed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK may submit their background for an initial review, including their specialty training, practice experience, ECFMG certification status, and remaining examination requirements.
Wisconsin offers a provisional physician licensure pathway for qualifying internationally trained physicians . This pathway requires:

• ECFMG certification.
• Completion of USMLE Steps 1, 2 CK, and 3 before applying .
• Satisfaction of applicable education, postgraduate training, and prior licensure requirements.
• Qualifying employment and authorization to work as a physician.
• Medical Examining Board approval and required physician supervision.

Completion of Steps 1 and 2 CK allows an initial recruitment conversation but does not, by itself, establish eligibility to begin practicing. Final placement depends on licensure, immigration authorization, employer credentialing, and approved privileges.
Compensation & Benefits
WWH offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Annual compensation of $575,000 $710,000 , with final terms established during the offer process.
• Negotiable sign-on bonus.
• Negotiable relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid malpractice coverage.
• Student loan reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Visa sponsorship for eligible physicians.
• A supportive practice environment with an emphasis on collegiality and work-life balance.

Compensation structure, benefit eligibility, and incentive terms will be discussed during the interview and offer process.
Practice Details to Discuss During Interviews
To help candidates evaluate the opportunity thoroughly, the interview process should clarify:

• Weekly clinical schedule and allocation of consultation and procedure time.
• Expected patient and procedural volume.
• Inpatient consultation responsibilities, if applicable.
• Call, weekend, and after-hours expectations.
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