Gastroenterologist | UT Health East Texas | Henderson and Jacksonville | Commencement Bonus

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

UT Tyler School of Medicine & UT Health East Texas is seeking a BE / BC General Gastroenterologist to join its practice at UT Henderson, TX (34 miles east of Tyler, TX) and UT Jacksonville, TX (27 miles south of Tyler, TX) .

About Your Work :

• Join 4 physicians, 2 advanced providers, and support staff
• Support two rural short-term acute care hospitals – Henderson (96 beds) and Jacksonville (33 beds)
• Full-time employed position
• No EUS or ERCP required
• Both inpatient and outpatient services
• Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (Clinic & Procedure days)
• Expect 20-30 patients per day
• Opportunity to work with residents
• Open to new graduates

Recruitment Package may include :

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 healthcare professionals to serve rural and underserved communities, especially in East Texas.

The school offers 20 residency and fellowship programs, including family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry, surgery, and anesthesia. It also has a Master of Biotechnology program focused on medical research and biotechnology innovation.

Construction is underway on a new 248,000 sq ft Medical Education Building in Tyler’s Midtown District, scheduled for completion in fall 2025. It will support interdisciplinary education and expand medical training across the UT Health East Texas system.

The school emphasizes community-centered healthcare, combining research, hands-on learning, and regional partnerships to prepare physicians to improve healthcare outcomes in East Texas. Visit uttyler.edu / medicine to learn more.

About the Facilities :

UT Health Henderson is a 96-bed hospital with emergency services, surgical suites, diagnostic imaging, obstetrics, orthopedics, and a sleep lab.

UT Health Jacksonville is a 33-bed hospital offering emergency care, ICU, labor and delivery, nursery, surgical suites, and advanced diagnostic imaging, including 3D mammography.

Both hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission and received an “A” grade in the 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

UT Health East Texas includes 9 hospitals, 90+ clinics, rehabilitation facilities, emergency centers, home health services, and a trauma network, with nearly 400 providers and 7,000 staff members.

About the Communities :

Henderson and Jacksonville are vibrant communities in Northeast Texas, offering a high quality of life, rich cultural scenes, outdoor recreation, and strong local amenities. Henderson is a charming small town close to Tyler, while Jacksonville offers a welcoming atmosphere with excellent schools and community events. Both provide ideal settings for healthcare professionals to thrive both personally and professionally.

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