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We are seeking a full-time gastroenterologist to join Laredo Physicians Group in Laredo, Texas. This role offers exceptional work-life balance in a family-friendly border community with no state income tax, allowing you to focus on quality patient care while working alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Quick Facts

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Schedule / Hours: Standard clinical hours
• Call: Shared Call with Community GIs
• Patient Volume: Growing patient base in stable economic market
• Location: Laredo, Texas (America's largest inland port city)
• Practice Setting: 183-bed acute care facility (Doctors Hospital of Laredo)
• Support / Care Team: Collaborative physicians, APPs, and comprehensive support staff across all specialties
• EMR / Technology: Cerner

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive gastroenterology care to a diverse border community patient population
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and support staff across medical specialties
• Manage day-to-day clinical responsibilities with coordinated, high-quality care approach
• Document care using Cerner EMR system

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive compensation with with a base plus wRVUs
• Sign-on / Relocation: Student loan repayment assistance available
• Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Complete insurance coverage, 401(k) with company matching, life and disability insurance
• PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility: Generous paid time off allowance
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support: Employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
• Active Texas medical license or eligibility for Texas licensure
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care
• EUS or ERCP a plus
• Spanish not required

Growth & Development

• Access to extensive resources through Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's largest healthcare management companies
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• State-of-the-art technology and advanced medical resources for continuous learning

About the Organization & Community

Laredo Physicians Group partners with Doctors Hospital of Laredo to deliver comprehensive medical services throughout the community. Our collaborative approach ensures coordinated, high-quality care across all specialties, creating an environment where physicians can focus on what they do best: caring for patients.

Community Highlights:Laredo combines affordable living with year-round warm weather (300+ sunny days) in a vibrant, family-friendly community. Enjoy no state income tax, authentic Mexican-American culture, top-rated schools, championship golf courses, and world-class border cuisine. Located just 2.5 hours from San Antonio with an international airport offering direct flights to major cities. Experience Rio Grande fishing, Lake Casa Blanca State Park, and exceptional work-life balance in this growing healthcare market.

Apply today or contact Samantha Barnett, In-house Physician Recruiter, for a confidential conversation.

Samantha.Barnett@uhsinc.com 956.821.8418