Bay Area Southeast Houston (BASEH) – Clear Lake is recruiting a general or advanced gastroenterologist to join a physician-owned, private-practice group in the south Houston metro. The practice operates within the GI Alliance network, giving physicians local clinical autonomy backed by national-scale administrative, technology, and revenue-cycle infrastructure. The structure is designed for long-term ownership: a protected salary with bonus potential for the first two years transitions directly into a partnership track in year three, including ambulatory surgery center (ASC) ownership buy-in, ancillary income streams, and a restricted stock grant.
Perks and Benefits
- Protected base salary with bonus potential during the first two years of employment
- Year-three partnership track with ASC ownership buy-in, additional ancillary income, and a restricted stock grant
- Signing bonus provided
- Relocation allowance provided
- Annual CME stipend included in the compensation package
- Full administrative support through a national Management Services Organization (MSO) — revenue cycle, compliance, analytics, and operations handled centrally so physicians focus on patient care
- Texas has no state income tax
Practice Highlights
- Primarily physician-owned and physician-operated private practice model — local governance with national resources
- Employed position for the first two years, converting to partnership in year three
- Physician leadership structure includes a Physician Executive Committee, Regional Clinical Governance Boards, and Local Head Physician leadership — clinical decision-making remains with physicians at every level
- Part of the GI Alliance network, the nation's largest physician-led gastroenterology group, providing data analytics, technology platforms, and operational infrastructure without displacing clinical autonomy
- ASC ownership opportunity available at partnership, creating meaningful long-term equity and ancillary income
- Practice serves one of the youngest, fastest-growing, and most diverse patient populations in the country — strong and expanding referral base in the south Houston corridor
- Strong work/life balance emphasized within the group's scheduling and call structure
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship; advanced endoscopy fellowship training welcomed (role is open to both general and advanced GI candidates)
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Texas
- Commitment to a private-practice, patient-first care model with interest in long-term ownership and partnership
About the Community
Clear Lake sits in the south Houston metro — one of the fastest-growing and most economically dynamic regions in the United States, anchored by a strong, diversified economy and zero state income tax. The area is home to NASA's Johnson Space Center, a robust arts and cultural scene including the Houston Pops and world-class museums and zoos, professional sports franchises across every major league, and 14 institutions of higher learning alongside highly rated public and private K–12 schools. Physicians relocating to the Houston area gain access to an affordable, amenity-rich lifestyle within easy reach of the Texas Gulf Coast and the full cultural breadth of a major international city.