<p>A physician-led gastroenterology group just outside Houston, Texas is recruiting a general gastroenterologist to step into an established, high-volume practice with an immediate patient panel available due to a retiring partner. The compensation structure is among the most competitive in the specialty — $600,000 base with production bonuses that drive total earnings well above $1 million at average patient volume. This is a quality-of-life general GI role with a collegial partnership track and ambulatory surgery center ownership, set within easy reach of one of the country's largest metropolitan areas.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$600,000 base salary plus production bonuses; 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 and 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 deeply collegial and supportive partner culture</li> <li>Immediate access to an established patient panel — a retiring partner's panel transfers directly to the incoming physician</li> <li>General GI scope of practice with a strong quality-of-life orientation; ERCP and EUS are not required</li> <li>Call schedule of 1:5 to 1:6 — manageable and predictable</li> <li>Excellent ancillary support staff in place</li> <li>ASC affiliation provides additional procedural revenue and ownership upside</li> <li>Located just outside Houston — close proximity to a major metropolitan center with full urban amenities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (ABIM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited gastroenterology fellowship</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with general GI practice; advanced endoscopy (ERCP, EUS) is not a requirement</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>This position is situated just outside Houston, Texas — the fourth-largest city in the United States — offering suburban living with immediate access to world-class dining, arts, professional sports, and a nationally recognized medical community. The greater Houston area is known for its low cost of living relative to other major metros, no state income tax, highly rated suburban school districts, and a warm climate that supports year-round outdoor activity. Physicians who want proximity to a major city without practicing inside one will find this location an ideal balance of lifestyle and professional opportunity.</p>