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Staff Physician - Gastroenterology, McGovern Medical

Gastroenterology

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Posted 6mo ago

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 physician will provide advanced endoscopic care and develop proficiency in a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Additionally, the role involves contributing to research and academic initiatives within a premier clinical environment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Endoscopic Submucosal DissectionDouble Balloon Enteroscopy

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Nationally, Gastroenterology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $420k, with the typical range spanning $330k to $560k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Where are Gastroenterology jobs?
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Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in gastroenterologyranked against 372 Gastroenterology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedGastroenterology median $572k (middle half $483k–$630k)189 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS physician listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Gastroenterology hiring demand#19 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 46 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 121 postings, 113 closed
New Gastroenterology listings162 in the last 30 days127 the 30 days before (+28%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Gastroenterology pay trend−4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (372 Gastroenterology listings), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physician - Gastroenterology, McGovern Medical at UTHealth Houston a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 372 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs
2
<$485k
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$485k-570k
2
$650k
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$655k-740k

Annual compensation range

#1

Gastroenterologist - Fishkill & Poughkeepsie, NY

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$371k-$736k
#2

Gastroenterologist

Intermountain Health · Logan, Utah

$660k
#3

Gastroenterologist

$580k-$650k
#4

Gastroenterologist - ERCP

$580k-$650k
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Gastroenterology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 372 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.