Gastroenterology - Physician Assistant - Einstein Hospital

Local GI market

414 gastroenterologists

within 30 miles. That is 21.2 per 100,000 adults aged 45-74, 56% more than the US average (13.6).

35% of them finished medical school 30 or more years ago (US: 36%).

Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians file; Census ACS 2019-2023.

Procedure mix nearby

66% colonoscopy

Medicare fee-for-service procedures billed within 30 miles in 2024: 87,248 colonoscopies, 39,660 EGDs, 3,377 ERCPs, 2,415 EUS.

ERCP volume is heavy and EUS is heavy for the population, compared with the US (adjusted for Medicare Advantage share). 96% done in a hospital or surgery center; 62% by gastroenterologists.

67.3% of adults 45-75 in this county are up to date on colorectal screening, about the same as the state (67.5%).

60% of Medicare patients here are in Medicare Advantage (state: 54%). Medicare procedure counts above cover only the other 40%.

Source: CMS Medicare Physician and Other Practitioners by provider and service, 2024 (fee-for-service only; services for fewer than 11 patients hidden). CMS MA penetration; CDC PLACES 2025 (2022 survey).

Cost of living

Prices in Pennsylvania are 2.4% below the US average.

Pennsylvania state income tax on $450k: about $14k (3.1%), single filer, before deductions. Local taxes not included. ($450k is a reference salary; this ad states none.)

Source: BEA regional price parities, 2024. State level; big metros cost more. Tax: Tax Foundation 2026 state brackets.

Hospitals and surgery centers

47 hospitals, 115 surgery centers

within 30 miles. 39 of the hospitals run an emergency department; 15 of 37 rated hold 4 or 5 CMS stars.

Nearest: Temple University Hospital (1 mi, 4 stars); St Christopher's Hospital for Children (2 mi); Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital (2 mi, 3 stars).

43 of the surgery centers reported 64,465 Medicare outpatient colonoscopies in a year. More endoscopy centers usually means more ASC ownership and partnership options.

Source: CMS Care Compare, Hospital General Information and ASC Quality Reporting (ASC-12 colonoscopy cases, Medicare fee-for-service). Located by ZIP code.

State rules for your contract

Noncompete: Limited by state law

Anything longer than 1 year is void. Void if the employer dismisses you. 35 P.S. §§ 10321-10327, from 2025-01-01. Usually covers only contracts signed after that date.

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact: member (faster multi-state licensing).

State law summary, not legal advice. Have a contract lawyer read your agreement. Source; IMLC states; all states.

Employer

Academic medical center, 501(c)(3)

The employer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. W-2 jobs with it usually count toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Confirm which entity pays you.

Source

Visas (H-1B / J-1)

This employer filed 2 H-1B wage filings for attending GI physicians (2024), at $400k-$423k (median $412k).

All GI H-1B filings in Pennsylvania: 9, median $430k.

This county has no current primary care shortage designation. State J-1 waiver contacts (3RNET).

Source: US Dept. of Labor LCA disclosure data (certified H-1B, FY2024-FY2026); HRSA HPSA data. All GI H-1B employers