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 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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in gastroenterology | ranked against 372 Gastroenterology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Gastroenterology median $572k (middle half $483k–$630k)189 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 46 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 121 postings, 113 closed |
| New Gastroenterology listings | 162 in the last 30 days | 127 the 30 days before (+28%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Gastroenterology pay trend | −4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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.
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