San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates (SAGA) – Downtown is recruiting a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist to join a physician-led private practice in San Antonio, TX, backed by the operational infrastructure of GI Alliance, the largest gastroenterology network in the country. The most compelling differentiator here is the clear, structured path to true equity partnership and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) ownership by year three — a genuine ownership model, not a title. Physicians who want clinical autonomy, a broad procedural scope, and long-term practice equity will find this opportunity worth a serious look.
Perks and Benefits
- Protected base salary for the first two years with bonus potential built in
- Year-three partnership track with ASC ownership buy-in opportunity and restricted stock grant at partnership
- Ancillary income streams available at the partnership level
- Sign-on bonus provided
- Relocation allowance provided
- Annual CME allowance
Practice Highlights
- Physician-led private practice operating under a Management Services Organization (MSO) model — national-scale business, revenue cycle, and operational support from GI Alliance with full clinical autonomy preserved
- Affiliated with GI Alliance, the largest gastroenterology network in the United States
- Scope of practice spans both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings
- Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures are a core component of the role
- Inpatient GI consult coverage managed through a shared call schedule
- Advanced therapeutic endoscopy and complex GI cases available for clinicians with that interest — not a requirement
- Physicians participate in practice governance and clinical decision-making from day one
- Transition from employed structure to true equity partnership by year three, including ASC ownership
Qualifications
- MD or DO with board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology
- Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Ability to manage a broad general GI panel inclusive of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Interest in long-term practice ownership and partnership — this is a practice built for physicians who intend to stay
About the Community
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and the seventh-largest in the United States, offering a low cost of living relative to other major metros, no state income tax, and a rich cultural identity rooted in its Spanish colonial and military heritage. The city is home to the River Walk, world-class dining, the San Antonio Spurs, and a thriving medical corridor anchored by the South Texas Medical Center. Families benefit from strong public and private school options, abundant outdoor recreation across the Texas Hill Country, and easy access to Austin (roughly 80 miles northeast) and the Gulf Coast.