Entry Level Gastroenterologist Jobs
New grad gastroenterologist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong residency training, fellowship work, or clinical rotations carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like CommonSpirit Health, Optum, and Mayo Clinic hiring at this level now.
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Interested applicants, please forward a copy of your CV to Lynn Welch - Welch_MDrecruitment@houstonmethodist.org
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is currently seeking a BC/BE Gastroenterologist to join a well-respected practice in The Willowbrook Area.
Welcome to Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, a full-service, acute-care hospital serving Northwest Houston and surrounding communities. Our 358-bed regional hospital opened in 2000 with the goal of providing high-quality health care in a warm, inviting environment. We are proud to offer you a full spectrum of health and wellness services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, women’s services, neurology and more.
Gastroenterologist Opportunity
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, Texas
Houston Methodist is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to join a thriving and growing practice at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized health system while serving the rapidly expanding Northwest Houston community.
Houston Methodist is recognized throughout Texas and around the world for excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders. Houston Methodist Hospital is consistently ranked among the nation's top hospitals for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery by U.S. News & World Report.
Position Highlights
- Combination of inpatient and outpatient practice
- Dedicated clinic and procedure time
- Opportunity for paid call coverage
- Established support staff, including experienced Nurse Practitioners and Medical Assistants
- Growing patient demand driven by continued expansion throughout Northwest Houston
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat a broad range of gastrointestinal conditions, including GERD, IBS, IBD, liver disease, and other acute and chronic GI disorders
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Evaluate and manage patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Collaborate with primary care providers, surgeons, oncologists, and other specialists to optimize patient outcomes
- Participate in hospital consults, emergency coverage, and call rotation responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive care
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
- Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain a Texas medical license
- Experienced physicians and graduating fellows are encouraged to apply
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Sign-on bonus
- Productivity-based incentive bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous retirement benefits
- Excellent paid time off package
About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a full-service, acute care hospital serving Northwest Houston and the surrounding communities. As part of the Houston Methodist system, Willowbrook provides patients access to leading specialists, innovative treatments, advanced technology, and a commitment to delivering unparalleled quality and safety.
About Northwest Houston
Northwest Houston offers a diverse and vibrant community with excellent neighborhoods, highly rated schools, abundant shopping and dining, and convenient access to major business centers. Residents enjoy a strong quality of life, a lower cost of living compared to many major metropolitan areas, and easy access to all that Houston has to offer.
This is a full-time opportunity offering a competitive base salary and incentive structure. We welcome qualified candidates interested in becoming an integral part of our expanding Gastroenterology team at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Entry Level Gastroenterologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level gastroenterologist job?
Completing a GI fellowship is the core requirement for entry level gastroenterologist roles, and most employers at this stage prioritize clinical competency over practice history. Hands-on procedural experience with endoscopy and colonoscopy, strong letters of recommendation from fellowship directors, and board certification or eligibility all give candidates a clear edge. Applying to health systems, academic medical centers, and private practice groups that explicitly recruit new fellowship graduates improves your chances significantly.
Which companies hire entry level gastroenterologists?
Companies hiring entry level gastroenterologists right now include CommonSpirit Health, Optum, and Mayo Clinic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from hospital systems, multispecialty group practices, and outpatient GI clinics that have structured onboarding for physicians transitioning directly out of fellowship.
Are there remote entry level gastroenterologist jobs?
Yes, though remote opportunities are limited for a hands-on procedural specialty like gastroenterology. About 2% of entry level gastroenterologist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth consultations, clinical documentation roles, or care coordination functions rather than direct procedural work.
Are these new grad gastroenterologist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior gastroenterologist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of post-fellowship experience, accepts fellowship rotations or residency training in place of independent practice history, and does not require an established patient panel. Many employers in academic and health system settings specifically recruit physicians at this stage.
Which industries hire the most entry level gastroenterologists?
Entry Level gastroenterologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive new-grad hiring because they operate high-volume GI programs, maintain teaching affiliations, or are actively expanding outpatient endoscopy capacity in markets where experienced physicians are already in short supply.