Medical Director, Neurogastroenterology & Motility - Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, McGovern Medical School
UTHealth Houston
Texas Medical Center-Houston, Texas, United States · Posted November 13, 2026
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Medical Director, Neurogastroenterology & Motility
The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston seeks a Founding Medical Director to establish and lead the new Section of Neurogastroenterology & Motility . The Medical Director will develop a comprehensive clinical, research, and educational program for patients with gastrointestinal motility disorders and disorders of gut–brain interaction. The program will be based in the Texas Medical Center and will serve one of the most diverse and fastest-growing regions in the nation. The position reports to the Division Director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement the strategic vision for the Section’s clinical, research, and educational missions
Direct the operations and expansion of the motility laboratory, including high-resolution manometry, pH-impedance testing, EndoFLIP, and anorectal manometry
Establish a multidisciplinary care model in collaboration with GI psychology, nutrition, pelvic floor therapy, and surgical services
Recruit, develop, and mentor Section faculty and staff
Lead the development of an advanced fellowship in neurogastroenterology and motility
Build a portfolio of investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored research
Provide direct patient care and procedural services in neurogastroenterology and motility
Participate in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows
Participate in Division and Department leadership, committees, and quality initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
We offer institutional commitment and resources to build the Section and academic rank commensurate with experience, and institutional support for faculty and staff recruitment.
Minimum Qualifications
MD, DO, or equivalent degree
Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in gastroenterology, or equivalent
Board certification in gastroenterology
Advanced training or demonstrated expertise in neurogastroenterology and motility
Eligibility for an unrestricted Texas medical license
Preferred Qualifications
Formal advanced fellowship training in neurogastroenterology and motility
Demonstrated record of program development and administrative leadership
Record of extramural research funding and peer-reviewed scholarship
Experience in fellowship education and faculty mentorship
National recognition in the field, such as society leadership or invited lectures