General GI Faculty | UT Tyler School of Medicine | Tyler, TX

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

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

Our division features a fellowship program that is ACGME accredited. Candidates should have a strong commitment to patient care, strong teaching and clinical skills. Qualified candidates will receive a faculty appointment to the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine consistent with their credentials. 

Details include:

• Join the Tyler team of (4) GI physicians, and a team of (5) highly skilled APP providers
• Schedule M-F (1) clinic day and (4) OR blocked procedure days
• Call: Inpatient call is one week every 2-3 months
• Outpatient endoscopy 14-procedures a day
• Outpatient clinic 15-patients a day
• Teaching and mentorship of trainees – 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.

A Recruitment & Benefits Package that Values Your Talent at UT Tyler School of Medicine - UT Health East Texas Physicians, we are committed to offering our providers exceptional compensation and benefits packages that foster professional and professional growth.

We understand that in order for you to deliver the best care, you need to feel appreciated and supported, which is why we prioritize the health and well-being of our providers and their families.  To help accomplish this, we have designed generous compensation and benefits packages that may include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Commencement bonus
• Medical Debt Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans Outpatient endoscopy 14-procedures a day
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• University Faculty Retirement plans available
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

About the Community of Tyler:

Tyler, TX is one of the fastest-growing medical and educational centers in East Texas—with expanding clinical services, new academic programs, and a supportive community invested in healthcare excellence. Physicians who join our region benefit from a high quality of life, low cost of living, and easy access to outdoor recreation, dining, and family-friendly amenities. As the home of the UT Tyler School of Medicine and the flagship UT Health East Texas hospital, Tyler offers a unique opportunity to practice in a dynamic environment with opportunities for academic involvement, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

 About UT Health Tyler:

UT Health Tyler has earned multiple recognitions, including the American Heart Association’s 2025 “Get with The Guidelines” awards for high-quality heart failure and stroke care, Healthgrades’ “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award, and systemwide honors for exceptional employee engagement and loyalty.

Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center

License Beds: 432 Beds

OR: 12 Rooms, 2 Da Vinci Xi, 2 Cysto Rooms,

CV OR: 2 Rooms

3 Cath Labs, 3 EP Labs, including hybrid OR

ICU: 78 Beds

Labor and Delivery: 14 Beds, 20 Step Down Beds

NICU: 9 NICU Beds, 7 Step Down Beds

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.