<p>A gastroenterologist is sought to join the largest GI group in Texas — and one of the largest single-specialty GI practices in the United States — in Waco, Central Texas. This is an employed position with a clear partnership track inside a majority physician-owned and physician-led organization that pairs local clinical autonomy with national-scale business infrastructure. The practice is anchored by a newly built ambulatory surgery center and offers a collegial, evidence-based environment where physicians build their own panel while benefiting from world-class administrative support.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with a 401(k) and profit-sharing plan</li> <li>Employed model with a defined partnership track toward physician ownership</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>CME time and CME allowance included</li> <li>Vacation and sick time provided</li> <li>Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance</li> <li>Local clinical autonomy backed by national organizational resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Affiliation with the largest gastroenterology group in Texas and one of the largest single-specialty GI groups in the country</li> <li>Majority physician-owned and physician-led practice model — physicians retain decision-making authority over clinical and operational direction</li> <li>New ambulatory surgery center featuring 2 endoscopy rooms, 6 exam rooms, and a dedicated infusion suite</li> <li>Ancillary service lines include infusion therapy and pathology, supporting both clinical depth and revenue diversification</li> <li>Practice structured to support 3 physicians with capacity to grow to 4 — opportunity to shape the group's trajectory from the ground up</li> <li>Partnership with a local hospital providing inpatient GI coverage</li> <li>Call schedule of 1:4 to 1:6 — approximately 1 night per week and 1 weekend per month, covering a single hospital</li> <li>Proficiency in ERCP and EUS is desirable and will expand scope; not a hard requirement for candidates building toward those skills</li> <li>Evidence-based clinical culture in a supportive, collegial environment with national-level quality and operational infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology required</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Proficiency in ERCP and EUS desirable; candidates without advanced endoscopy training are also considered</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Waco sits at the geographic heart of Texas along the Brazos River, roughly equidistant between Dallas and Austin — giving residents easy access to two major metros while enjoying a significantly lower cost of living than either. The city has undergone substantial revitalization in recent years, with a growing restaurant and arts scene, strong public and private school options, and Baylor University anchoring a vibrant university-town culture. Outdoor recreation, lake access, and the mild Central Texas climate round out a lifestyle that appeals to physicians seeking community roots without sacrificing urban proximity.</p>