Outpatient/Inpatient Gastroenterology Physician Opportunities at Brand New Lakeland Highlands Hospital
Company: Orlando Health
Location: Lakeland
Posted on: February 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute is seeking
board-certified/board-eligible Gastroenterologists to join our team
at the brand-new Lakeland Highlands Hospital located in Polk
County, FL. This position is ideal for candidates who desire a
balanced schedule of clinic and procedures, the flexibility to work
in both outpatient and ASC settings, and the opportunity to build a
thriving practice within a rapidly growing community. As one of the
nation’s most highly regarded digestive disease programs, the
Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute offers comprehensive and
coordinated care to evaluate, diagnose and treat a wide range of
digestive diseases. The institute’s team of globally respected
physicians are leaders in clinical research and postgraduate
medical education Role Requirements: Board Eligible or Board
Certified in Gastroenterology. Completed an ACGME Fellowship
program in Gastroenterology. FL Medical License or ability to
obtain FL Medical License. Practice Highlights: Brand-new hospital
featuring modern endoscopy suites and advanced GI technology Strong
referral base through Watson Clinic’s 100 primary care physicians
in the community Thriving physician-led, professionally managed
healthcare system. Excellent brand recognition, with new patients
seeking out Orlando Health’s Digestive Health Institute for their
care. Integrated multidisciplinary and subspecialized practice
environment. Robust operational support and resources in a
collaborative work environment. Dynamic administration that fosters
physician autonomy when it comes to clinical decision making and
patient outcomes. Opportunity for growth and leadership
development. Opportunity to expand an active research and
innovation program. Financial Package: Excellent compensation
package, opportunity to make more based-on productivity. Benefits
package includes time away for vacations and conferences,
health/vision/dental insurance along with full malpractice
coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation and retirement
savings options. Generous sign-on bonus with eligibility for an
annual bonus. Community Information: There is no state income tax.
Greater Orlando offers direct access to Florida’s world-famous
theme parks and attractions. Our lifestyle options have something
for everyone, from the downtown districts for those enjoying a
trendy urban flair, to family-oriented communities with top rated
public and private schools. Ample outdoor activities including
large public parks for kids and pets, hiking and biking trails,
abundant lake access for kayaking, fishing and paddle-boarding,
with Florida’s beautiful beaches only an hour away. Orlando Health
Digestive Institute Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute is a
national and international destination for care, offering
comprehensive and coordinated services to evaluate, diagnose and
treat a wide range of conditions affecting the digestive tract and
gastrointestinal organs, including the most complex cases. Led by
renowned specialists in digestive health, the institute has
distinguished itself worldwide in offering many diagnostic and
treatment options available only at the most advanced centers,
including artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that improve
diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. The institute’s scope of
specialties and services include: Advanced Endoscopy General
Gastroenterology Hepatology Inflammatory Bowel Disease Motility
Pancreatology Research and Physician Education A few examples of
what sets us apart include: A commitment to innovation,
leading-edge research and global educational initiatives Among
select facilities offering peroral endoscopic myotomy,
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and NaviCam technology
One of very few programs in the world to integrate artificial
intelligence (AI) with endoscopic ultrasound procedures to improve
performance Development of technology, together with industry
partners, that integrates AI with endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to reduce radiation exposure to
patients and providers Collaboration with professional and industry
partners to integrate AI in endoscopic technology to detect early
cancer in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) A team
that includes authors of more than 2,000 peer-reviewed journals
articles and the best-selling endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) textbook
in the world, Endosonography Future plans for the institute
include: Developing an evidence-based protocol for the management
of colon polyps utilizing leading-edge techniques and technologies
Establishing a liver transplant program Becoming home to the most
comprehensive motility unit in the southern United States Creating
subspecialty fellowships in hepatology, motility and IBD, in
addition to gastrointestinal and advanced endoscopy fellowships
Hosting the largest institution-sponsored endoscopy/EUS congress in
the United States Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands
Hospital As an integrated healthcare system, Orlando Health has
joined forces with the nationally respected, physician-led practice
of Watson Clinic to bring exceptional healthcare to the communities
of Polk County and the surrounding region. The combined strengths
of this collaboration will be showcased with the summer 2026
opening of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands
Hospital. This state-of-the-art facility will feature more than 300
inpatient beds, 69 emergency and observation beds, 11 operating
rooms, four cardiac and interventional suites, and 18 beds in an
intensive care unit that will grow to 36 at full build-out. The
hospital will support a wide offering of surgical and procedural
services across multiple specialties. A robust cardiovascular
program will offer diagnostic cardiology services upon opening,
with the addition of PCI care soon after and further progressing to
include structural heart disease and advanced electrophysiology
(EP) programs. With a strong neurology focus on stroke and spine
care, the hospital is expected to advance to a primary stroke
center soon after opening with comprehensive stroke center to
follow. A full obstetrical unit also will be highlighted on opening
day with eight labor and delivery rooms, two designated C-section
operating rooms and more than 25 postpartum rooms. A 12-bed
neonatal intensive care unit will debut shortly after the hospital
opens. Along with numerous excellence awards earned by our
individual hospitals and institutes, Orlando Health is recognized
for an exceptional workplace culture that focuses on personal and
professional growth programs that support our physicians and team
members throughout their careers. Joy in Medicine designation by
the American Medical Association Great Hospitals in America 2024,
Becker's Hospital Review Great Place to Work® Certification 150 Top
Places to Work in Healthcare 2025, Becker’s Healthcare Top
Workplaces Award 2025, USA Today America’s Greatest Workplaces
2025, Newsweek Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025
r-physicianrecruitment@orlandohealth.com
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