A physician-owned, physician-led gastroenterology practice in Richmond, TX — part of the southwest Houston corridor — is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist to join an established, rapidly expanding outpatient GI group. The practice operates within a national network that preserves full clinical autonomy through a Management Services Organization model while delivering enterprise-level infrastructure for revenue cycle, analytics, compliance, and operations. A structured two-year base salary, a clear partnership track beginning in year three, and ambulatory surgery center buy-in potential make this one of the more compelling private-practice GI opportunities in the greater Houston market.
Perks and Benefits
- Protected base salary guaranteed for the first two years of employment
- Partnership track commencing in year three, including ASC buy-in, ancillary revenue participation, and GI Alliance restricted stock units
- Signing bonus provided at hire
- Relocation allowance
- Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
- PTO plus dedicated CME days and CME reimbursement
- Medical license reimbursement
- No Texas state income tax — a meaningful compensation advantage over most other states
Practice Highlights
- Outpatient GI practice serving a diverse, rapidly growing patient population in the southwest Houston area
- Full endoscopic procedural scope with access to an on-site ambulatory surgery center available for partner buy-in
- Physician-owned and physician-led group structure — clinical decisions remain with the physicians, not a hospital system or private equity operator
- Management Services Organization model provides national-scale support in revenue cycle management, analytics, compliance, and operations, allowing physicians to focus on direct patient care
- Shared call responsibilities distributed across existing physician partners
- Local clinical governance participation alongside access to national GI network resources and best practices
- Part of the nation's largest physician-owned gastroenterology network, providing infrastructure and stability uncommon in independent private practice
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (ABIM)
- Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship
- Active Texas Medical License or demonstrated ability to obtain one
- Commitment to independent, physician-led private practice culture
- Readiness to pursue partnership track beginning in year three, including ASC equity participation
About the Community
Richmond is located in Fort Bend County, one of the fastest-growing and most ethnically diverse counties in the United States, situated along the southwest Houston corridor with convenient access to the full amenities of a major metropolitan area. The region offers a strong local economy, highly rated public and private schools, and a broad range of housing options at a cost of living well below comparable urban markets — all without a state income tax. Physicians relocating here gain proximity to Houston's world-class medical, cultural, and culinary scene while living in a community that combines suburban comfort with genuine demographic and economic momentum.