A well-established, physician-owned gastroenterology group in Austin, Texas is recruiting a full-time Gastroenterology Hospitalist Physician to manage inpatient GI consultations and procedures across Austin-area hospitals. The practice operates within GI Alliance's national network — the largest gastroenterology platform in the country — while preserving local clinical autonomy through physician-led governance. The single most compelling differentiator here is the clear, structured path to partnership in year three, including restricted stock grant and ambulatory surgery center ownership buy-in.
Perks and Benefits
- Protected base salary with bonus potential during the first two years of employment
- Partnership track beginning in year three, including restricted stock grant and ASC ownership buy-in potential
- Signing bonus provided at hire
- Relocation allowance included
- Annual CME allowance
- Competitive benefits package administered through GI Alliance's national infrastructure (health, dental, vision, and retirement components typical of a large physician group platform)
- Ancillary income opportunities available through partnership-level participation
Practice Highlights
- Role is structured as a dedicated GI hospitalist position — Monday through Friday daytime hours, providing inpatient gastroenterology consultations and procedures across Austin-area hospitals
- Shared call coverage averaging a 2:6 schedule (approximately one in six call rotations)
- Physician-owned and physician-operated private practice model with local clinical autonomy preserved through physician-led governance at both regional and national levels
- Affiliated with GI Alliance, the nation's largest gastroenterology network, providing national-scale infrastructure for revenue cycle management, analytics, compliance, and operations
- Management Services Organization (MSO) model handles administrative and operational functions, allowing physicians to focus on clinical care
- Multi-hospital inpatient coverage across the Austin metropolitan area
- Partnership structure includes ASC ownership, creating long-term equity and income diversification beyond clinical compensation
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree required
- Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (ABIM)
- Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain one prior to start
- Comfort with an inpatient/hospitalist care model within a private practice framework
- Strong clinical judgment and demonstrated commitment to quality patient outcomes
About the Community
Austin is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, consistently ranked among the top cities for quality of life, economic vitality, and cultural energy. The city offers a vibrant food and music scene, a thriving tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem, abundant outdoor recreation along the Colorado River and surrounding Hill Country, and highly regarded public and private school options. Texas has no state income tax, and while Austin's cost of living has risen with its growth, it remains competitive relative to comparable major metros on the coasts.