<p>A physician-led gastroenterology group just outside Houston, Texas is recruiting an additional Gastroenterologist to step into an established, high-volume practice with a retiring partner's patient panel already in place. This is a general GI role with a strong quality-of-life orientation — no ERCP or EUS required — and a compensation structure that routinely exceeds $1 million at average patient volume. The Houston suburban market offers the amenities of a major metropolitan area with the pace and community feel of a smaller city.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base salary of $600,000 plus production-based compensation; total compensation exceeds $1 million at average patient volume</li> <li>$200,000 commencement package</li> <li>$200,000 loan support program</li> <li>Employed model with a defined partnership track</li> <li>Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) ownership opportunity</li> <li>Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>401(k) with profit-sharing plan</li> <li>Paid vacation, sick time, CME time, and CME allowance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Physician-led, independent gastroenterology group with a collegial and supportive partnership culture</li> <li>Immediate access to an established patient panel — stepping into a retiring partner's existing caseload from day one</li> <li>General GI scope of practice; ERCP and EUS are not required</li> <li>Call coverage ratio of 1:5 to 1:6 — a manageable schedule that supports work-life balance</li> <li>Excellent ancillary support staff in place</li> <li>ASC affiliation providing procedural efficiency and an additional income stream through ownership</li> <li>Located just outside Houston, TX — close proximity to one of the nation's largest medical markets with full suburban infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (ABIM)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with a general GI practice scope; advanced endoscopy (ERCP, EUS) not required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>This position is situated in the greater Houston metropolitan area — the fourth-largest city in the United States — offering world-class dining, arts, professional sports, and a remarkably diverse cultural scene. The surrounding suburban communities provide highly rated school districts, affordable housing relative to comparable major metros, and easy access to both the Texas Gulf Coast and the Hill Country. Houston's lack of a state income tax and its low cost of living relative to other major markets make it a compelling destination for physicians at any career stage.</p>