Medicine - Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Assistant Professor)

About the Role

The Section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology in the Department of Medicine is actively recruiting an Assistant Professor to join Baylor College of Medicine. This position supports the expansion at St. Luke’s Health–The Woodlands Hospital, providing both outpatient clinics and inpatient service rotations. Additional duties include direct patient care, teaching and mentoring trainees, participating in section meetings and conferences, and pursuing opportunities for research, quality improvement, and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the inpatient consult service at Baylor St. Luke’s‑The Woodlands.
• Develop a treatment plan for patients.
• Meet productivity benchmarks established by Baylor College of Medicine.
• Participate in all routine clinical meetings held with the immediate work group.
• Maintain required certifications and licensing.
• Become familiar with the Electronic Medical Record system, enter data into EMR, and develop competency to document all patient encounters.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner, including orders for diagnostic services and referrals to specialists.
• Be an active member of a clinical group practice, including educational activities such as participation in Grand Rounds, monthly faculty meetings, and retreats.
• Share call responsibilities within the clinical group and provide medical care to the patients of other providers when they are unavailable.
• Meet or exceed all quality indicators.
• Maintain professionalism in relationships with students, faculty, ancillary, and administrative staff.
• Ensure all professional billing and appropriate credentialing paperwork is completed and renewed well ahead of expiration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (M.D.) degree.
• Residency and fellowship training in Gastroenterology or Hepatology.
• License from the Texas Medical Board and board certification required to practice medicine in the state of Texas.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access employer. The institution fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing its mission, setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient‑centered care. Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment conducive to academic excellence, strengthen the institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring broader perspectives. These values help reduce health disparities and better address the needs of the community served.

Location: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas · Posted: September 19, 2026 · Application deadline: Open until filled.