Texas GI Position | Half-Day Fridays & Strong Work-Life Balance | 2 Hours from Austin, Houston, San Antonio

Gastroenterologist Opportunity – DeTar Healthcare System (Victoria, TX)
Build the region’s GI presence in a high-demand market

DeTar Healthcare System is seeking a BC/BE Gastroenterologist to establish a full-scope practice within our growing health system. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a community with significant unmet GI demand, supported by a strong primary care network and surgical team.

**Position Highlights**

• Hospital-employed role with full administrative and operational support
• No existing dedicated GI provider onsite — general surgeons currently manage GI call and perform colonoscopies/EGDs
• High community need with substantial referral volume ready on day one
• Inpatient/Outpatient mix: flexible; proportions shaped by candidate preference and demand
• Clinic schedule: Mon-Thu: 8am-5pm; Fri: 8am-12pm (half day)
• Clinic volume: 20-25 patients per clinic session
• Procedures:
  • Current surgical team performs colonoscopies and EGDs; ERCP preferred but not required
  • Strong opportunity to expand GI procedural offerings and volumes
  • General surgeons will continue to share GI ER call; new GI can expect ~10 days of call per month
• APP Support
  • Two NPs currently support general surgery and can support GI
  • Plan to add additional NP as volumes grow
• Resident Mentorship: opportunity to teach Family Medicine residents who rotate through specialty departments
• Modern practice environment with dedicated office space
• 1099 PSA option available if preferred
• Opportunity to participate in clinical research and clinical trials

**What We Offer**

• Competitive MGMA-aligned compensation and fair market value structure
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• CME funds, licensure support & relocation assistance
• Supportive administrative and physician leadership committed to practice growth

About the Hospital

DeTar Hospital Navarro is a 189-bed acute care hospital serving Victoria and the surrounding seven-county region in South Texas. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers emergency and trauma services, inpatient and outpatient care, surgical services, women’s and children’s services, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, sleep medicine, occupational medicine, and specialty clinics. DeTar Hospital Navarro is a key regional healthcare resource within the Texas Crossroads.

Community

Victoria, known as the South Texas Crossroads, is one of the oldest cities in Texas and serves as a cultural, economic, and healthcare hub for the surrounding region. Located within two hours of Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi—and approximately 30 minutes from the Gulf Coast—Victoria offers residents a balance of city amenities and natural beauty. The area features museums, theaters, a symphony, parks, golf courses, The Texas Zoo, and extensive outdoor recreation opportunities, including hunting, fishing, and water sports. The local school system is the largest in the Golden Crescent region and includes public, magnet, vocational, and alternative education programs.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.