Staff Physician - Gastroenterology, McGovern Medical
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician 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 living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Texas | 1,607 active | 22,810 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas 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 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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