
Gastroenterologist Physician
Job Description
Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen is the Rio Grande Valley's largest hospital and a recognized leader in clinical excellence, offering a rare employed GI opportunity backed by an established referral network and immediate patient demand. You'll join a respected, hospital-based group with the infrastructure, technology, and specialist support to hit the ground running from day one. As part of Tenet Health, one of the nation's largest health systems, you'll have access to resources and career pathways that independent practices simply can't match. If you're looking for a high-impact GI role in a fast-growing market — this is it.
Position Highlights- Employed position with a well-established hospital-based GI group
- Outpatient practice with access to hospital consults and inpatient procedures
- State-of-the-art endoscopy suites and advanced GI technology
- Strong referral base with immediate patient demand upon arrival
- Access to a robust Clinical Research Department
- Optional teaching opportunities through the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- Cerner EMR platform
- 586-bed, ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center setting with full specialty support
- EUS certification preferred; ERCP experience desirable
- Competitive base compensation with productivity incentives
- CME allowance
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
- EUS certification preferred
- ERCP experience desirable
Harlingen sits at the heart of the Rio Grande Valley — one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas — offering year-round semi-tropical weather and a cost of living among the lowest in the country. There's no state income tax, housing is highly affordable, and the area is home to excellent schools and a welcoming, family-oriented community. Outdoor enthusiasts will love easy access to the beaches of South Padre Island, along with opportunities for golf, fishing, boating, birding, and hunting. It's the kind of place where you can build a thriving practice without sacrificing quality of life.