Gastroenterology Job at UMC Health System in Lubbock, TX

Position Overview

Seeking a full-time BC/BE Gastroenterology Hospitalist to join our growing GI team. This is a unique opportunity to practice exclusively inpatient gastroenterology in a supportive, academic-affiliated environment serving Lubbock and the surrounding West Texas region.

• 10-14 days per month, 7 days will be generally be consecutive.
• Midlevel support M-F from 7:30-5PM.
• GI Fellows support, including after hours and on weekends.
• Brand new, state-of-the-art cancer center opening Spring 2026: Strong collaboration with Hepatobiliary Surgery and Surgical Oncology.
• Regional Referral Center: UMC serves as a trusted referral hub for Lubbock and the surrounding communities across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico with a diverse and consistent patient volume.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient gastroenterology consultative care, including evaluation and management of acute GI conditions.
• Perform inpatient procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, and management of GI bleeding.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, surgeons, and other specialists to coordinate patient care.
• Supervise and work closely with advanced practice providers (APPs) and GI fellows.
• Interpret diagnostic tests and imaging in coordination with radiology and pathology.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and case discussions.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical records.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, safety protocols, and evidence-based practices within the GI service.
• Engage in academic and professional development with Texas Tech affiliation and UMC leadership initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO, board-certified/eligible in Gastroenterology.
• ERCP/EUS skills required.
• Texas medical license (or eligibility).

Work Setting

• Two endoscopy centers-one at hospital and one in the growing southwestern part of the city.
• Cerner EMR (moving to EPIC in 2026).
• Olympus 190 scopes, Omega machine (2026).
• On-site support: Certified GI nurses, APPs, CMAs, fellows, CRNAs, clinic manager.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with productivity and other quality incentives.
• Benefits include malpractice insurance, health/dental/vision plans, 401(k) match, relocation assistance, CME allowance, wellness incentives, and more.
• Generous PTO, CME time, professional dues, and conference support.

Professional Growth & Culture

• Work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment aligned with UMC’s “Service is our Passion” mission.
• Opportunities for leadership, committee participation, and academic affiliation with Texas Tech.
• Lubbock offers the best of both worlds—big city amenities with a small-town feel. With a low cost of living, excellent schools, and minimal traffic, it's easy to enjoy a high quality of life. Home to Texas Tech University and a regional medical hub, Lubbock is a great place to grow your career and raise a family. Explore local wineries, enjoy live music at one of our many venues, or hop on the trolley for the First Friday Art Trail.

About UMC Health System

UMC Health System, the primary hospital of the Lubbock County, is a 500-bed public, non-profit teaching hospital affiliated with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. As the only Level I Trauma and Burn Center in West Texas and the region’s first Magnet‑status hospital, UMC is nationally recognized for excellence in clinical care and employee satisfaction.