Gastroenterology Consultants, P.A. (GEC) — a physician-owned private practice backed by the GI Alliance network — is recruiting a fellowship-trained gastroenterologist to join an established group in Pasadena, TX, in the southeast Houston metro. The practice offers a compelling partnership track beginning in year three, including ASC ownership buy-in and ancillary income streams, within a model that preserves full local clinical autonomy. Call is currently 1:4 and transitioning to 1:5 with the addition of a fifth provider — a meaningful quality-of-life differentiator in a no-state-income-tax market.
Perks and Benefits
- Protected salary with bonus potential during the first two years of employment
- Partnership track beginning in year three, including ASC ownership buy-in, ancillary income streams, and a restricted stock grant
- Signing bonus provided
- Relocation allowance provided
- Annual CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage through the practice
- No state income tax (Texas)
Practice Highlights
- Physician-owned and physician-led private practice model — clinical decisions remain local
- Supported by GI Alliance's national infrastructure: business operations, analytics, revenue cycle management, and operational support, allowing physicians to focus on patient care
- Dual-setting practice: outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital coverage
- Broad general GI caseload with capacity for advanced endoscopic and diagnostic procedures
- Referral pipeline for advanced GI cases from the broader GI Alliance network
- Shared call currently rotating 1:4, actively transitioning to 1:5 with the addition of a fifth provider
- Collaborative physician team within a stable, established group practice
Qualifications
- MD or DO with completed fellowship training in Gastroenterology
- Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain one
- Proficiency across a broad general GI caseload with capacity for advanced endoscopic and diagnostic procedures
- Comfort practicing in both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital environments
About the Community
Pasadena is situated in the southeast Houston metro, placing physicians within easy reach of one of the largest and most culturally diverse cities in the United States. The greater Houston area offers a robust cost of living relative to its size, no state income tax, a rapidly growing patient population, world-class dining and arts, and proximity to Gulf Coast recreation. Families benefit from a wide range of suburban communities, strong school options, and the full amenity set of a major metropolitan region.