GI job market report: September 2026
What the gastroenterology job market looks like from the 447 US jobs DigestiveJobs reads every day from employer career sites. Updated 2026-09-29. Numbers describe jobs on this board, not every GI opening in the US.
- 447 live US GI jobs on DigestiveJobs on September 29, 2026 (389 physician, 58 NP/PA), all from employer career sites.
- Of these jobs on the board, 28% are at practices owned by private equity or a public company; 71% are at employers we flag as likely PSLF-eligible (501(c)(3) or government). Confirm which entity pays you.
- Median posting age: 104 days, by the employer's posting date or our own tracking (393 roles with a known start); 35% were posted 6 or more months ago.
- Median posted base (low end of range) for physician roles that state pay: $380,000 (132 postings).
- Most openings on the board: TX (50), FL (36), SC (32).
Live US jobs447389 physician, 58 NP/PA
Median posting age104 days35% posted 6+ months ago, of 393 roles with a known start (employer posting date or our tracking)
Median posted base$380kLow end of range, 132 physician postings with pay
Last 30 daysBuildingDaily tracking began 2026-09-28; flow numbers start after 30 days.
Who is hiring
| Employer type | Jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit or government (likely PSLF) | 318 | 71% |
| Not classified | 6 | 1% |
| Private equity | 57 | 13% |
| Public company | 66 | 15% |
Owners and sources: who owns GI practices.
Where
| State | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Texas | 50 |
| Florida | 36 |
| South Carolina | 32 |
| Virginia | 26 |
| Minnesota | 25 |
| Louisiana | 20 |
| Pennsylvania | 19 |
| Wisconsin | 18 |
| West Virginia | 17 |
| Michigan | 17 |
Oldest postings
| Role | Employer | State | Posting date | On DigestiveJobs since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician- GI Hospitalist - Greenville | Prisma Health | SC | 2021-12-15 (employer) | 2026-09-29 |
| Gastroenterologist | Gastro Health | FL | 2022-01-12 (employer) | 2026-09-28 |
| Gastroenterologist | Gastro Health | AL | 2022-01-27 (employer) | 2026-09-28 |
| Gastroenterologist | Gastro Health | FL | 2022-02-02 (employer) | 2026-09-28 |
| Gastroenterologist | Gastro Health | FL | 2022-02-02 (employer) | 2026-09-28 |
| Gastroenterologist | Gastro Health | WA | 2022-02-10 (employer) | 2026-09-28 |
| Gastroenterologist | Gastro Health | MA | 2022-03-09 (employer) | 2026-09-28 |
| Gastroenterologist | Gastro Health | FL | 2022-04-13 (employer) | 2026-09-28 |
Some employers keep one posting up for years to recruit continuously, so an old posting date does not always mean an unfilled seat. Roles we watch stay open for months are flagged on their job page.
Data as of 2026-09-29. Something wrong? Report an error.