Gastroenterology Physician

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our practice in Lufkin, TX. This opportunity is an excellent fit for both early-career physicians and experienced clinicians seeking a rewarding opportunity. We are looking for a physician who values autonomy, innovation, and the ability to make a meaningful, lasting impact on a close-knit community.

Nestled in the heart of East Texas, Lufkin blends small-town charm with genuine hospitality and a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy scenic trails, local eateries, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a growing economy supported by diverse industries. With its welcoming atmosphere and affordable cost of living, Lufkin is an ideal place to build a career, raise a family and make a lasting impact.

Job Highlights:

• Provide expert clinical care in advanced gastroenterology, including management of complex gastrointestinal conditions, diagnostic evaluations, and therapeutic interventions.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the gastroenterology division within Baylor St. Luke's Health.
• Potential option to invest and partner in joint venture ambulatory surgery center.
• Role involves performing advanced endoscopic procedures including ERCP, EUS, and EMR.
• Some call will be required
• Epic EMR

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package that includes guaranteed base salary, production and quality incentives, sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

• Excellent benefits package that includes 401K with match

• Malpractice and tail insurance

• CME allowance professional dues and certification reimbursement

• 30 days off including time for sick leave, PTO and CME

• No state income tax!

• MD/DO Degree
• Completed ACGME Residency and Gastroenterology Fellowship
• Active, unrestricted Texas license or the ability to obtain prior to employment
• American Board Certification and BLS (active)

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group, a member of CommonSpirit Health, builds on more than 50 years of medical excellence and innovation. Through our network of multi-specialty physicians and clinicians, we provide compassionate, high-quality care across 5,000 square miles of Southeast Texas. Our clinicians are dedicated to long-term patient relationships and a patient-centered approach that integrates advanced technology with whole-person care - body, mind and spirit.

About CommonSpirit Health

We are part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. With its national office in Chicago and a team of approximately 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, CommonSpirit Health operates 142 hospitals and more than 700 care sites across 21 states. Learn more at