Gastroenterology - Physician

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System - CHRISTUS Health; Helotes (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Sign-on bonus

CME allowance

Retirement plan

Malpractice tail coverage

Paid time away

Job summary

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Westover Hills and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic (CTC) in San Antonio, TX, seek an Advanced Gastroenterologist for an employed GI service line. The role offers 7-on/7-off inpatient coverage, no call, and growing scope from inpatient to outpatient GI services.

The physician will perform EUS, ERCP, and POEM with dedicated GI labs and strong interdepartmental collaboration within a large health system. Strong growth potential and relocation support are provided.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Texas Medical License or eligible to be licensed in Texas.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Fellowship training in Advanced Gastroenterology with EUS/ERCP capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient GI coverage and consults with high procedural volume.
• Perform advanced GI procedures including EUS and ERCP.
• Collaborate with hospital teams and GI lab staff.
• Participate in phased rollout toward outpatient endoscopy expansion.

Skills

Inpatient GI coverage

EUS/ERCP capabilities

Team collaboration

Education

Texas Medical License or eligibility

Board Certification/Eligibility in Gastroenterology

Fellowship in Advanced Gastroenterology (EUS/ERCP)

Tools

Olympus GI lab equipment

Job description

Description

Job Description

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic (CTC) in San Antonio, TX, are seeking a Board Certified/Eligible Advanced Gastroenterologist to join our newly launched, employed CTC GI group. As part of a health system with a legacy dating back to 1869, Westover Hills is a Level III trauma center featuring 250 acute-care beds and handling approximately 11,000 adult admissions annually. We are transitioning from outsourced coverage to an internal, dedicated employed model to capture massive existing demand, including roughly 5,000 annual GI consults generated by our general surgery group alone. The facility is fully equipped with state-of-the-art GI labs featuring Olympus scopes, currently performing advanced procedures such as EUS, ERCP, and POEM with zero technological limitations. Join a robust on-campus ecosystem with strong synergy alongside Interventional Radiology, Texas Oncology, and specialized surgical groups.

Position Details

• Specialty: Advanced Gastroenterology / Gastroenterology
• Schedule: 7-on / 7-off inpatient schedule with 182 guaranteed shifts per year (No call required)
• Scope: Inpatient GI coverage, consults, and advanced procedures (EUS, ERCP, POEM) with future expansion into outpatient volume.
• Growth Opportunity: Ground-floor opportunity to shape a brand-new employed GI service line, transitioning through a phased rollout from inpatient coverage to a multi-physician practice with potential future joint-venture Outpatient Endoscopy Center development.
• Support Team: Dedicated APP support including one APP focused on the clinic and one supporting the hospitalist team and follow-ups, alongside specialized GI lab staff and Olympus scope technology.
• Referral Base: Massive built-in referral pipeline backed by a ~900,000 catchment area, a massive network of primary care physicians, and an aggressive goal to add 50 more PCPs over the next 2-3 years.
• Facilities: Level III Trauma center, 4 ORs, 1 general procedure room, 2 dedicated advanced GI endoscopy labs performing ~240 procedures a month, and a major $300 million hospital expansion.

City Details

• Westover Hills is the fastest-growing area in the San Antonio metro, with local zip codes seeing 10% to 18% population growth and intense market demand.
• Exceptional family-friendly master-planned communities, top-tier local schools, and vibrant neighborhoods in the Alamo City.
• Rich cultural history, world-renowned dining, and a thriving arts scene across San Antonio.
• Texas lifestyle featuring no state income tax, warm weather, and close proximity to the Texas Hill Country.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary with RVU incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Malpractice coverage with tail insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• CME allowance
• Relocation support and sign-on bonus
• Paid time away from practice

Qualifications

• Must possess an unrestricted Texas Medical License or be eligible to be licensed in the State of Texas.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Fellowship training in Advanced Gastroenterology (EUS/ERCP capabilities).