Gastroenterologist

GastroenterologyIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Gastroenterologist

Brenham, Texas

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to expand specialty care at our 25-bed acute care hospital and Level IV Trauma Center in Brenham. This is an exceptional opportunity to build a thriving GI practice in a community with strong demand and an ideal patient base—supported by more than 30 Primary Care Providers and multiple specialists locally and a comprehensive team of Gastroenterologists and subspecialists just 40 minutes away in College Station.

Position Highlights

  • Seeking a collaborative, patient-centered GI physician with a strong work and training record
  • Ideal candidates value high-quality care and excel in partnering with referring providers across our integrated health system
  • Employed position with competitive salary, sign on bonus, productivity bonus, relocation allowance, full benefits—and no state income tax
  • Epic EMR with Ambient Listening and other AI resources to help reduce documentation burden provided at no cost to physicians.

About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham is a 25-bed acute care hospital and Level IV Trauma Center, accredited by The Joint Commission and supported by a robust medical community. Our campus includes an endoscopy suite equipped with top-of-the-line technology, ensuring you have the tools needed to provide exceptional GI care from day one.

You’ll also be supported by a stellar Emergency Department, an excellent hospitalist team, cardiologists, experienced general surgeons, and a dedicated colorectal surgeon, making Brenham an ideal environment for comprehensive GI services. With strong community demand and an expanding regional footprint, this role offers the perfect foundation for a successful, high-volume gastroenterology practice.

About the Community

Nestled in the rolling hills of Central Texas, Brenham offers the best of both worlds—practice within the largest nonprofit health system in Texas while living in peaceful country comfort.

Nestled among the rolling hills of Central Texas, Brenham offers the perfect blend of small-town charm, vibrant history, and modern comfort. As the heart of bluebonnet country—and proud home of the iconic Blue Bell Creameries—Brenham delivers a lifestyle every bit as sweet as its ice cream.

Spend your weekends strolling the beautifully preserved historic downtown, browsing unique boutiques and antique shops, or sampling local wineries, craft breweries, and farm-to-table restaurants.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy scenic trails, parks, and wide-open Texas skies, while those seeking relaxation will find no shortage of charming bed-and-breakfast inns and peaceful getaways.

With a thriving arts scene, year-round festivals, and a warm, welcoming community, Brenham is a place that quickly feels like home.

And when you’re craving big-city amenities, Houston and Austin are each just about an hour away—close enough for convenience, yet far enough to ensure your everyday life is grounded in the serenity of the Texas countryside.

Baylor Scott & White Health Benefits

As a BSWH employed physician, you’ll enjoy:

  • Immediate eligibility for generous health benefits
  • Robust retirement plan and market-competitive compensation
  • Substantial paid time off, including outstanding vacation time and 3 weeks of CME annually

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Medicine
  • Texas Medical License (or eligibility)
  • Board Certification/Eligibility in Gastroenterology through ABMS or AOA

Five of our hospitals are recognized on Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals list—placing them in the top 5% nationwide for clinical excellence.

For More Information or to Apply

  • Please send your CV to Melisa Harrison, Sr. Physician Recruiter
  • Melisa.Harrison@BSWHealth.org

Key Responsibilities

The Gastroenterologist will provide high-quality specialty care at a 25-bed acute care hospital and Level IV Trauma Center. The role involves building a thriving GI practice while collaborating with primary care providers and a multidisciplinary medical team.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient-centered careCollaborationMedical documentation

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$311k (201 salary observations; 1,507 listings), vs ~$292k nationally (6,503 salary observations; 31,186 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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.

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs · 5 employers

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$416k
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$425k
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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 5 employers

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#1

Gastroenterologist Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group · Boston, Massachusetts

$387k-$758k
#2

Gastroenterology Physician, Be

Confidential Employer · Beaumont, Texas

$600K - $1M
#3

Gastroenterologist - Atlantic Health Gastroenterology - Wayne, New Jersey

$425k-$500k
#4

Gastroenterologist - Atlantic Health Gastroenterology at Metuchen

$425k-$500k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 370 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Brenham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k
Typical market rent
$1,501/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Sign-on bonus
Productivity bonus
Relocation allowance
Full benefits
No state income tax
Epic EMR with Ambient Listening and AI resources at no cost
Immediate eligibility for health benefits