Discover the advantages of Advanced Independent Practice - Gastrointestinal Associates - powered by GI Alliance.

As a member of GI Alliance (GIA), Gastrointestinal Associates is supported by the nation’s leading patient-focused, excellence-driven gastroenterology network that is physician-owned and led. This partnership empowers Gastrointestinal Associates to deliver superior, individualized patient care by leveraging GI Alliance’s robust, world-class business and organizational support, ensuring our physicians can focus on what they do best – providing top-notch care in a successful and dynamic private practice setting.

Practice Opportunities:

• Employed Position with Partnership Track
• Local Autonomy with National Resources
• Generous Financial Package
• Relocation Allowance, Signing Bonus & Annual CME

Practice Model:

• Great Work/Life Balance
• Guaranteed base salary with a productivity bonus for first 2 years
• Paid Call - responsibilities shared amongst all partners

Why Columbia is the Place to Be: Nestled in the heart of the Show-Me State, Columbia (or "CoMo" to the locals) is the ultimate college town that grew up into a sophisticated city. It’s a place where you can catch a documentary at a world-renowned film festival in the morning and be deep in a limestone canyon by the afternoon. With a population of about 128,000, Columbia strikes that perfect balance: it has the progressive energy of a major university hub but maintains a friendly, mid-sized Missouri charm where neighbors still look out for one another.

Columbia Lifestyle:

• The Mizzou Energy: As home to the University of Missouri, the city pulses with SEC spirit, black-and-gold pride, and a constant influx of new ideas.
• The District: A vibrant, 50-square-block downtown filled with local boutiques, indie record stores, and a food scene that punches way above its weight class.
• True/False Fest: The city transforms annually for the True/False Film Fest, one of the most respected documentary festivals in the world, giving the town a unique bohemian flair.

Patients Come First.
Every decision we make is anchored in strengthening patient care. Our physicians lead with a commitment to quality, access, and outcomes, and our shared infrastructure ensures they have the tools, data, and support to continually elevate care in every community we serve.

A Physician-Led Organization at Every Level.
Our model is built on physician leadership. Through our Physician Executive Committee, Regional Clinical Governance Boards, and Local Head Physicians, clinical decision-making remains with those who deliver care. This physician-led structure, supported by national-scale resources, preserves autonomy while strengthening specialty excellence.

True Partnership That Enables Physicians to Focus on Patients.
Instead of a traditional management model, we operate as a Management Services Organization (MSO). Our national infrastructure, which includes analytics, technology, revenue cycle, compliance, and operational support, reduces administrative burden so physicians can devote their time and expertise to patients. We enable, we support, and we align. We do not manage.

Outcomes Matter.
Our leadership is driven by the measurable value we deliver to physicians, practices, and patients. Our partnership-first approach, combined with data insights and operational strength, has fueled significant clinical, operational, and practice growth. As more top-tier physicians join our specialty-led ecosystem, we continue to expand access and raise the standard of specialty-care nationwide.

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