General Gastroenterologist | UT Tyler School of Medicine | Pittsburg and Quitman | Commencement Bonus

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a BC/BE General Gastroenterologist. This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced or new grad GI to join an established Clinical Faculty team at UT Health East Texas.

Faculty position employed by the  University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine  practicing in  UT Health East Texas  Facilities.

Your Work:

• Single Specialty GI model in (2) beautiful East Texas communities in Pittsburg & Quitman, Texas
• Schedule 8am--5pm M-F (4) OR procedure days & (1) clinic day
• Call: (10) days a month
• Outpatient endoscopy 14 procedures a day
• Outpatient clinic 15 patients a day
• Teaching and mentorship of students, residents, & fellows
• Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding—leading to better work-life balance and revenue.

UT Health East Texas Recruitment Package may include:

• Base Salary + wRVU production incentive
• Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• CME allowance
• Commencement bonus
• Medical debt assistance consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance 

About UT Health Pittsburg:

UT Health Pittsburg is a 25 private room critical access facility recognized for excellence, earning The Leapfrog Group’s 2024 Top Hospital Award for outstanding quality and safety, previous Top Hospital recognition in 2022, and a national 5-Star rating for Patient Experience and Care Transitions.

Level IV Trauma, Level IV Acute Stroke Ready Facility

Licensed Beds: 25 private rooms

ER: 10 Beds
OR: 2 OR Rooms, 2 GI Suites

Med/Surg: 25 Beds - All 25 can be made into a swing bed 

About UT Health Quitman:

UT Health Quitman is a 25 private room critical access facility recognized for excellence, earning distinction as one of the “2025 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” and receiving multiple American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines® awards for high-quality cardiovascular care.

Level IV Trauma, Level IV Acute Stroke Ready Facility, Sleep Lab

Licensed Beds: 25 Beds

ER: 10 Beds

OR: 2 Rooms

Med/Surg: 25 Beds - All 25 beds can be made into a swing bed 

Quitman, Texas, is a welcoming East Texas community located 45 minutes north of Tyler and within driving distance of Dallas and Shreveport. Known for its friendly residents, affordable cost of living, and excellent schools, Quitman offers physicians the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a close-knit, family-oriented town. The area is surrounded by scenic lakes— including Lake Fork, one of the premier bass fishing destinations in the country—offering endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Physicians practicing here enjoy a strong sense of community, meaningful patient relationships, and the full support of the UT Health East Texas network, ensuring access to comprehensive resources and specialty care.

About UT Health East Texas:

The UT Health East Texas system is comprised of nine hospitals, more than 90 physician clinics, over 500 employed providers, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, six urgent care clinics, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 60 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma center. Our service area has a population of over 1.1 million.

About UT Tyler School of Medicine:

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is the first medical school in East Texas and the seventh in The University of Texas System. Its mission is to train future healthcare professionals to embrace responsibility for the unique needs of rural and hard-to-reach communities and populations, particularly those in East Texas. 

The school offers a robust Graduate Medical Education program, with 20 residency and fellowship training programs, enabling graduates to gain specialized skills in areas such as family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry, surgery, and anesthesia. Additionally, UT Tyler’s Master of Biotechnology program provides students with an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes medical research and biotechnology innovation, preparing them for careers in medical research, diagnostics and therapeutic development.

Construction is currently underway on a five-story, 248,000-square-foot Medical Education Building (MEB) in Tyler’s Midtown District. Connected by a skybridge to UT Health Tyler, the MEB will support interdisciplinary education for medical students and resident training. It will also aid as part of a medical education program expansion throughout the UT Health East Texas Health System.

Emphasizing a community-centered approach, the UT Tyler School of Medicine combines advanced research, hands-on learning, and partnerships with regional healthcare providers to cultivate a new generation of physicians prepared to improve healthcare outcomes and enhance the quality of life in East Texas. Visit uttyler.edu/medicine to learn more.

About the Community:

Pittsburg, Texas, is a key community within driving distance of Dallas and Shreveport, offering physicians the opportunity to practice high-quality, community-based medicine while remaining closely connected to our broader East Texas network and academic mission. With the continued growth of the UT Tyler School of Medicine and residency programs in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Psychiatry, physicians in Pittsburg can take part in training future physicians without sacrificing work-life balance or community connection.

Quitman, Texas, is a welcoming East Texas community located 45 minutes north of Tyler and within driving distance of Dallas and Shreveport. Known for its friendly residents, affordable cost of living, and excellent schools, Quitman offers physicians the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a close-knit, family-oriented town. The area is surrounded by scenic lakes— including Lake Fork, one of the premier bass fishing destinations in the country—offering endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Physicians practicing here enjoy a strong sense of community, meaningful patient relationships, and the full support of the UT Health East Texas network, ensuring access to comprehensive resources and specialty care.