Gastroenterology Section Chief - Riverside University Health System
Overview
- Location
- Moreno Valley, California
- Schedule
- Balance of inpatient coverage weeks and outpatient endoscopy/clinic weeks; weekly protected time during outpatient weeks for career and leadership development. · Inpatient coverage on rotating weeks; dedicated anesthesia coverage available; compensation provided for inpatient call weekdays/weekends.
- Source-listed pay
- $475,000 – $550,000
- Practice
- Academic medical center (Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Division of Gastroenterology) · University health system hospital
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Role summary
Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group seeks a full-time Gastroenterology Section Chief for Riverside University Health System with leadership responsibilities for the GI Division, mixed inpatient and outpatient endoscopy/clinic duties, teaching, and research, with base compensation of $475,000–$550,000 plus productivity bonuses. California residency required; Conrad 30 Waiver not available.
What the posting highlights
- Leadership/administrative role overseeing Division of Gastroenterology with 3 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers (one assisting during inpatient week); mixed inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.
- Care setting: Mixed inpatient and outpatient; inpatient coverage alternating with outpatient endoscopy and clinic duties.
- Patient population: Community-based, underserved population focus; diverse GI subspecialties including general GI, pancreatic biliary, third space endoscopy, hepatology, IBD, and motility.
- Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $475,000 – $550,000
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- e physicians. Compensation & Benefits The compensation listed is for a base compensation: $475,000 - $550,000. This amount does not include compensation for inpatient call weekdays/weekends, e-consul
- Observed
- 1 wk ago
- Compensation model
- Base compensation $475,000–$550,000 plus productivity bonuses beyond WRVU target (paid bi-annually), additional compensation for inpatient call weekdays/weekends, e-consults, and specialized clinics; further compensation available for leadership positions.
- Bonus / incentives
- Productivity bonuses beyond base WRVU target · Paid bi-annually; specific formula not disclosed in posting
Benefits named in the posting
- Generous Retirement Contribution
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
- Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
- CME Days and Funds
- Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
- Paid Malpractice Insurance
- Paid Life Insurance
- Federal Loan Repayment (if eligible)
Employer
Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Academic medical center (Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Division of Gastroenterology)
- Facility type
- University health system hospital
- Patient population
- Community-based, underserved population focus; diverse GI subspecialties including general GI, pancreatic biliary, third space endoscopy, hepatology, IBD, and motility.
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $475,000–$550,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Balance of inpatient coverage weeks and outpatient endoscopy/clinic weeks; weekly protected time during outpatient weeks for career and leadership development.
- Call burden
- Inpatient coverage on rotating weeks; dedicated anesthesia coverage available; compensation provided for inpatient call weekdays/weekends.
- Patient volume
- Wide community-based focus; procedure volumes available for review but specific numbers not stated in posting.
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Mixed inpatient and outpatient; inpatient coverage alternating with outpatient endoscopy and clinic duties.
- Coverage model
- Leadership/administrative role overseeing Division of Gastroenterology with 3 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers (one assisting during inpatient week); mixed inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.
- Admin burden
- Leadership, management, and administration of GI Division across endoscopy services, outpatient and inpatient clinical activities, teaching, and research; potential for formal leadership position in academics or GI endoscopy operations for qualified candidates.
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- Yes
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- Visa sponsorship
- no
- J-1 waiver
- No
- H-1B
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 1 wk ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 78%
Full description
Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Division of Gastroenterology, is seeking a full-time Gastroenterology Section Chief to join our practice team at Riverside University Health System. Applicants with experience in General GI or Interventional Gastroenterology are welcome to apply. The GI Section Chief will be responsible for the leadership, management, and administration of the GI Division at RUHS across the domains of Endoscopy services, outpatient and inpatient clinical activities, teaching, and research. The Chief will work collaboratively with the Head of GI at Loma Linda University Health to accomplish the goals and mission of the University. A balance of clinical duties would include inpatient coverage with outpatient endoscopy and clinic. No commute is needed as clinic, endoscopy, and offices are all located on site. Weekly protected time during outpatient weeks is set aside for career and leadership development. Active involvement in teaching fellows, residents, and students is expected. The Division of Gastroenterology at RUHS includes 3 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers (one of whom will assist in the inpatient week), with a wide community-based focus in general GI, pancreatic biliary, third space endoscopy, hepatology, IBD, and motility. The environment is extremely collegial, productive, and yet mission focused on patient care and education. The site has GI Genius, Capsule Endoscopy, Manometry including Endo Flip, Smart Pill, and BRAVO capabilities including a fleet of Olympus 190s including EUS and ERCP scopes. Established capabilities for Interventional Gastroenterology include POEM, Endoscopic suturing, ESD, Spyglass, Hybrid APC among others. On-site research assistance is available clinical and population-based research including RCTs. Dedicated anesthesia coverage available. The ideal candidate will have a passion for caring for the underserved and will spend most of his/her time at the RUHS location. For the right candidate with administrative skills, there is potential for a leadership position in academics or GI endoscopy operations. The hospital executive support is extremely strong, and our clinical partners are extremely collaborative. The system is highly motived to support the needs of productive physicians. Compensation & Benefits The compensation listed is for a base compensation: $475,000 - $550,000. This amount does not include compensation for inpatient call weekdays/weekends, e-consults, and specialized clinics. Productivity bonuses beyond the base WRVU target are paid out bi-annually. Data is available for procedure volumes. Additional compensation will also be allocated for candidates who have a potential for leadership position as stated above. More information on compensation is discussed with the department during the recruitment process and a package tailored to the interests of the candidate can be developed based on the interest of the candidate. Our benefits include Generous Retirement Contribution Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage Competitive Vacation & Sick Days CME Days and Funds Relocation Assistance (if applicable) Paid Malpractice Insurance Paid Life Insurance Federal Loan Repayment (If eligible) For more information on Loan Forgiveness, please click on the links below Public Service Loan Forgiveness We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date. This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 Waiver.