GI job market report: September 2026
What the gastroenterology job market looks like from the 581 US jobs DigestiveJobs reads every day from employer career sites. Updated 2026-09-30. Numbers describe jobs on this board, not every GI opening in the US.
- 581 live US GI jobs on DigestiveJobs on September 30, 2026 (498 physician, 83 NP/PA), all from employer career sites.
- Of these jobs on the board, 21% are at practices owned by private equity or a public company; 57% are at employers we flag as likely PSLF-eligible (501(c)(3) or government). Confirm which entity pays you.
- Median posting age: 77 days, by the employer's posting date or our own tracking (508 roles with a known start); 30% were posted 6 or more months ago.
- Median posted base (low end of range) for physician roles that state pay: $425,000 (166 postings).
- Most openings on the board: TX (57), FL (51), SC (33).
Live US jobs581498 physician, 83 NP/PA
Median posting age77 days30% posted 6+ months ago, of 508 roles with a known start (employer posting date or our tracking)
Median posted base$425kLow end of range, 166 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) | 329 | 57% |
| Not classified | 129 | 22% |
| Private equity | 57 | 10% |
| Public company | 66 | 11% |
Owners and sources: who owns GI practices.
Where
| State | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Texas | 57 |
| Florida | 51 |
| South Carolina | 33 |
| Minnesota | 30 |
| Virginia | 28 |
| Pennsylvania | 23 |
| Michigan | 23 |
| Wisconsin | 23 |
| Louisiana | 20 |
| New York | 19 |
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.
Pay changes this month
- 2026-09-30: unstated to $475,000 - $500,000
Past reports: 2026-10, 2026-09
Data as of 2026-09-30. Something wrong? Report an error.