Physician - Gastroenterology

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RVU incentives

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

CME allowance

Tail malpractice coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a Board Certified/Eligible Advanced Gastroenterologist to join a newly launched employed GI group. The role focuses on inpatient GI coverage, consults, and advanced procedures (EUS, ERCP, POEM) with potential outpatient expansion.

Join a robust clinical ecosystem with dedicated APP support, a high-volume referral base, and a major hospital expansion. Relocation assistance and a competitive compensation package are offered, along with comprehensive

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inpatient GI coverage, consults, and advanced procedures (EUS, ERCP, POEM) with future expansion into outpatient volume.
• 7-on / 7-off inpatient schedule with 182 guaranteed shifts per year (No call required).
• Collaborate with dedicated APPs, GI lab staff, and surgical teams to support a growing GI service line.

Skills

EUS

ERCP

POEM

Education

Fellowship in Advanced Gastroenterology

Job 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).