Physician | Advanced Gastroenterology | UMC Physicians
About The Position
Seeking a full-time Advanced GI physician to deliver comprehensive adult gastroenterology services across UMC’s main campus and the newer GI & Outpatient Services campus. Join a team of fellowship-trained & boarded gastroenterologists using state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and treat a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders. This role offers a blend of inpatient and outpatient care with a high procedural volume. The position includes advanced call duties (7 days per month, consultative inpatient service only when on call), midlevel support (M-F from 7:30-5PM), and GI Fellow support, including after hours and on weekends. There is strong collaboration with Hepatobiliary Surgery and Surgical Oncology, with a new cancer center opening Spring 2026. UMC serves as a regional referral hub for West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, ensuring a diverse and consistent patient volume.
Requirements
- MD or DO, board-certified/eligible in Gastroenterology.
- ERCP/EUS skills required.
- Texas medical license (or eligibility).
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures: EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, liver biopsy, PEG tube placement, hemorrhoid banding.
- Manage disorders of the GI tract, including esophagus, stomach, small/large intestine, liver, pancreas.
- Provide care for acute and chronic conditions: GERD, IBS, IBD, celiac disease, peptic ulcer, H. pylori, Barrett’s esophagus, & esophageal motility issues.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including GI nurses and anesthesiologists, for optimal patient outcomes.
- Participate in after hours/weekend call rotation.
- Contribute to colon cancer screening and weight-loss/gastro-nutrition programs.
- Engage in academic and professional development with Texas Tech affiliation and UMC leadership initiatives.
Benefits
- Malpractice insurance
- Health/dental/vision plans
- 401(k) match
- Relocation assistance
- CME allowance
- Wellness incentives
- Generous PTO
- CME time
- Professional dues
- Conference support
- Resilience program
- Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
- Discounted Pharmacy Cost
- Cash Retention Bonus
- Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
- PTO & Extended Illness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
