Gastroenterology Physician
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Job Description
Why Join Us
Valley Baptist Medical Center – Brownsville is seeking an employed GI opportunity backed by an established referral network and immediate patient demand. You'll join a respected, hospital-based group with the infrastructure, technology, and specialist support to hit the ground running from day one. As part of Tenet Health, one of the nation's largest health systems, you'll have access to resources and career pathways.
Position Highlights
- Employed position with a well-established hospital-based GI group
- Outpatient practice with access to hospital consults and inpatient procedures
- State-of-the-art endoscopy suites and advanced GI technology
- Strong referral base with immediate patient demand upon arrival
- Access to a robust Clinical Research Department
- Optional teaching opportunities through the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- Cerner EMR platform
- 243 licensed beds, Level III Trauma Center setting with full specialty support
- EUS certification preferred; ERCP experience desirable
What We Offer
- Competitive base compensation with productivity incentives
- CME allowance
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
Candidate Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
- EUS certification preferred
- ERCP experience desirable
Why Brownsville
Brownsville sits at the heart of the Rio Grande Valley — one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas — offering year-round semi-tropical weather and a cost of living among the lowest in the country.
There's no state income tax, housing is highly affordable, and the area is home to excellent schools and a welcoming, family-oriented community. Outdoor enthusiasts will love easy access to the beaches of South Padre Island, along with opportunities for golf, fishing, boating, birding, and hunting.
It's the kind of place where you can build a thriving practice without sacrificing quality of life.
Valley Baptist Health System, with two full service campuses and 800+ beds, is a part of Tenet Health System, a national healthcare organization with 88 hospitals and 36,000 affiliated physicians.
With 3,000 employees and over 450 physicians on the medical staffs, Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville and Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen, are focused on safety, quality and high level patient satisfaction.
VBMC is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and is a full-service, acute
Care Hospital with Specialized Services Including
24-Hour Emergency Care
Cardiovascular Services
Orthopedics
Women and Children's Services
Established in 1923, VBMC - Brownsville has 243 beds, 302 physicians on Medical Staff and a wonderful place to enjoy a work/life balance.
Established in 1925, VBMC - Harlingen has 586 beds, 375 physicians on Medical Staff and is also a wonderful place to enjoy work/life balance.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley.
We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide gastroenterology services within a hospital-based group, including outpatient practice, hospital consults, and inpatient procedures. They will also have the opportunity to participate in clinical research and optional teaching roles.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology. EUS certification is preferred and ERCP experience is considered desirable.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Gastroenterology Physician at Tenet Healthcare a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Gastroenterology — ranked against 362 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $43 per wRVU — implying roughly $366k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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