Entry Level Gastroenterologist Jobs
New grad gastroenterologist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong residency training, fellowship work, or clinical rotations carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like CommonSpirit Health, Mayo Clinic, and PeaceHealth hiring at this level now.
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Optum CA is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join our team in Laguna Hills, CA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:
- Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Hospital Call Schedule: 1:4 weeks
- Manage care for new and established patients, screenings and follow-up appointments with daily admin time built in schedule
- Manage care for patients with gastrointestinal illnesses and digestive diseases including IBD, Chron's disease, colitis, GERD, reflux disease, ulcers, and other medical conditions
- Perform procedures including colonoscopy and endoscopy, cancer checks
- Collaborate with Primary Care and Specialists
- Dedicated Medical Assistant for back office support
Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
- This position offers a guaranteed base plus an annual bonus structure based on quality and performance
- Optum Physician Partnership Plan
- 23 days of PTO, allotted CME time, and clinics are closed for 8 national holidays
- 401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental, Life insurance
- Medical malpractice coverage and tail policy
- Continued professional growth & leadership opportunities
- For full-time providers we will offer a robust relocation package
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.), or M.B.B.S
- Board certification or eligibility Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
- Active, unrestricted medical license in CA or the ability to obtain prior to employment.
- Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain prior to employment.
- Welcome 2025 GI Fellows
- Active BLS certification
- Computer Proficient
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $386,500 - $757,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Optum CA is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join our team in Laguna Hills, CA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:
- Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Hospital Call Schedule: 1:4 weeks
- Manage care for new and established patients, screenings and follow-up appointments with daily admin time built in schedule
- Manage care for patients with gastrointestinal illnesses and digestive diseases including IBD, Chron's disease, colitis, GERD, reflux disease, ulcers, and other medical conditions
- Perform procedures including colonoscopy and endoscopy, cancer checks
- Collaborate with Primary Care and Specialists
- Dedicated Medical Assistant for back office support
Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
- This position offers a guaranteed base plus an annual bonus structure based on quality and performance
- Optum Physician Partnership Plan
- 23 days of PTO, allotted CME time, and clinics are closed for 8 national holidays
- 401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental, Life insurance
- Medical malpractice coverage and tail policy
- Continued professional growth & leadership opportunities
- For full-time providers we will offer a robust relocation package
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.), or M.B.B.S
- Board certification or eligibility Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
- Active, unrestricted medical license in CA or the ability to obtain prior to employment.
- Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain prior to employment.
- Welcome 2025 GI Fellows
- Active BLS certification
- Computer Proficient
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $386,500 - $757,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Entry Level Gastroenterologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level gastroenterologist job?
Completing a GI fellowship is the core requirement for entry level gastroenterologist roles, and most employers at this stage prioritize clinical competency over practice history. Hands-on procedural experience with endoscopy and colonoscopy, strong letters of recommendation from fellowship directors, and board certification or eligibility all give candidates a clear edge. Applying to health systems, academic medical centers, and private practice groups that explicitly recruit new fellowship graduates improves your chances significantly.
Which companies hire entry level gastroenterologists?
Companies hiring entry level gastroenterologists right now include CommonSpirit Health, Mayo Clinic, and PeaceHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from hospital systems, multispecialty group practices, and outpatient GI clinics that have structured onboarding for physicians transitioning directly out of fellowship.
Are there remote entry level gastroenterologist jobs?
Yes, though remote opportunities are limited for a hands-on procedural specialty like gastroenterology. About 1% of entry level gastroenterologist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth consultations, clinical documentation roles, or care coordination functions rather than direct procedural work.
Are these new grad gastroenterologist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior gastroenterologist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of post-fellowship experience, accepts fellowship rotations or residency training in place of independent practice history, and does not require an established patient panel. Many employers in academic and health system settings specifically recruit physicians at this stage.
Which industries hire the most entry level gastroenterologists?
Entry Level gastroenterologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive new-grad hiring because they operate high-volume GI programs, maintain teaching affiliations, or are actively expanding outpatient endoscopy capacity in markets where experienced physicians are already in short supply.