Gastroenterology - Physician

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System - CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RVU incentives

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tail malpractice coverage

Employer match retirement plan

CME allowance

Relocation support

Sign-on bonus

Paid time away

Job summary

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in San Antonio, TX seek a Board Certified/Eligible Advanced Gastroenterologist to join a newly launched employed GI group. The role includes inpatient GI coverage with an on-site team and access to state-of-the-art GI labs (EUS/ERCP/POEM) and a phased rollout from inpatient coverage to a multi-physician practice.

Ground-floor opportunity with a large referral base, dedicated APP support, and potential for outpatient

Qualifications

• Must possess Texas medical license or be 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 at a Level III trauma center.
• Perform advanced GI procedures (EUS, ERCP, POEM) with future outpatient expansion.
• Collaborate with GI lab staff and support teams for high-quality care.

Education

Fellowship in Advanced Gastroenterology (EUS/ERCP)

Tools

EUS

ERCP

POEM

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.

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 matchli>
• 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).