Staff Physician - Gastroenterology, McGovern Medical

GastroenterologyFull-Time

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Job Description

UTHealth Houston, in collaboration with Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center, is launching an Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Training Program. We are seeking a highly motivated physician to join our nationally recognized advanced endoscopy team for a one-year Staff Physician position. This program offers unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge endoscopic technology and techniques in a premier academic and clinical environment.

Why Join Us?

  • Work alongside leaders in advanced endoscopy who are shaping the future of GI care.
  • Train in state-of-the-art facilities equipped with the latest endoscopic innovations.

Gain expertise in a comprehensive range of advanced procedures while contributing to research and academic initiatives.

Position Key Accountabilities

  • The selected candidate will be expected to develop proficiency in:
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP
  • Cholangio-Pancreatoscopy
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
  • Endoscopic Suturing and Endoluminal Stenting
  • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) and Dissection (ESD)
  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
  • Double/Single Balloon Enteroscopy
  • Transesophageal Incisionless Fundoplication

Qualifications

  • M.D. degree
  • Completion of an accredited U.S. Gastroenterology Fellowship
  • Demonstrated interest in research and preference for an academic career

Key Responsibilities

The staff physician will participate in an advanced endoscopy fellowship program, gaining proficiency in complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The role involves working alongside leaders in the field to contribute to clinical care, research, and academic initiatives.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Endoscopic Submucosal DissectionClinical ResearchAcademic Medicine

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$330k (360 salary observations; 3,252 listings), vs ~$297k nationally (10,325 salary observations; 60,668 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physician market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $572k (middle half $483k–$630k)188 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Texas vs national$330k median in Texas$297k nationally (+11%)360 state / 10,325 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Texas1,607 active22,810 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physician listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,607 active listings, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs
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<$485k
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$485k-570k
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$600k
1
$736k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

6 jobs · 5 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Gastroenterologist, NY

UnitedHealth Group · Middletown, New York

$371k-$736k
#2

Gastroenterology Physician, Be

Confidential Employer · Beaumont, Texas

$600K - $1M
#3

Full Time Gastroenterologist

$425k-$450k
#4

Full Time Gastroenterologist

$400k-$425k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 398 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.