Gastroenterology Physician

Gastroenterology Physician

Brownsville, TexasPosted 6d agoattending physician
~$550,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 19 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

GastroenterologyFull-time

Overview

Location
Brownsville, Texas
SalaryDr Signal range
$490k – $665k

19 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital-based outpatient with inpatient access · Hospital

Role summary

Valley Baptist Medical Center–Brownsville seeks an employed Gastroenterology physician for an outpatient practice with hospital consults and inpatient procedure access, backed by an established referral network and state-of-the-art endoscopy facilities. The position offers competitive base compensation with productivity incentives, optional teaching through UT Rio Grande Valley, and access to a clinical research department.

What the posting highlights

  • Hospital-based employed group practice
  • Care setting: Outpatient practice with access to hospital consults and inpatient procedures
  • Patient population: Hospital referral base with established demand
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$490k–$665k · $550k median
$469kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$686k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$490k – $665k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
19 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
Productivity incentives

Benefits named in the posting

  • CME allowance
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance
Physician-reported total comp$490k–$665k · $550k median
$469kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$686k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 19 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Tenet Healthcare

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital-based outpatient with inpatient access
Facility type
Hospital
Beds
243
Trauma level
Level III Trauma Center
Patient population
Hospital referral base with established demand
EHR
Cerner
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Texas
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital-based outpatient with inpatient access

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Patient volume
Immediate patient demand
Inpatient / outpatient
Outpatient practice with access to hospital consults and inpatient procedures
Coverage model
Hospital-based employed group practice
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
5 days ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
72%

Full description

Why Join Us Valley Baptist Medical Center – Brownsville is seeking an 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. 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 243 licensed beds, Level III Trauma Center setting with full specialty support EUS certification preferred; ERCP experience desirable What We Offer 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 Candidate Requirements Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology EUS certification preferred ERCP experience desirable Why Brownsville Brownsville 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. Valley Baptist Health System , with two full service campuses and 800+ beds, is a part of Tenet Health System, a national healthcare organization with 88 hospitals and 36,000 affiliated physicians. With 3,000 employees and over 450 physicians on the medical staffs, Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville and Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen, are focused on safety, quality and high level patient satisfaction. VBMC is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and is a full-service, acute care hospital with specialized services including: 24-Hour Emergency Care Cardiovascular Services Orthopedics Women and Children's Services Established in 1923, VBMC - Brownsville has 243 beds, 302 physicians on Medical Staff and a wonderful place to enjoy a work/life balance. Established in 1925, VBMC - Harlingen has 586 beds, 375 physicians on Medical Staff and is also a wonderful place to enjoy work/life balance. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.