<p>A physician-led gastroenterology group in the Houston, Texas metro area is recruiting an additional gastroenterologist to step into an established, high-volume practice. The incoming physician inherits a mature patient panel from a retiring partner, enabling immediate productivity and earnings well above the national median. With a $600K base, a $200K commencement package, and realistic total compensation exceeding $1 million at average volume, this is one of the stronger compensation structures in community GI. The group emphasizes quality of life — general GI scope, no ERCP or EUS requirement, and a collegial partnership culture.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$600,000 base salary plus production bonus; expected total compensation exceeds $1,000,000 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>General gastroenterology focus with a quality-of-life oriented schedule — no ERCP or EUS required</li> <li>Immediate access to an established patient panel, transitioning from a retiring partner</li> <li>Call frequency of 1:5 to 1:6</li> <li>Excellent ancillary support staff within the practice</li> <li>Physician-led group structure with highly collegial, supportive partners</li> <li>ASC affiliation providing procedural ownership and ancillary revenue participation</li> <li>Located just outside Houston, within the broader Houston metropolitan catchment area</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>Competency in standard diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy; advanced endoscopy (ERCP, EUS) not required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>This position is situated just outside Houston, Texas — the fourth-largest city in the United States and a major hub for culture, dining, professional sports, and world-class medical infrastructure. The surrounding suburban communities offer highly rated school districts, a low cost of living relative to comparable metros, and easy access to Houston's international airports, the Gulf Coast, and the Texas Hill Country. Physicians who want proximity to a major city without practicing inside one will find this location an ideal balance of suburban livability and urban convenience.</p>