ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking an inpatient-only Gastroenterologist with ERCP capability for scheduled coverage gaps in 2025 and 2026 in a facility in Deep East Texas. The role focuses exclusively on hospital consults and procedures no outpatient responsibilities with patient and procedural volume varying daily.

Coverage Needed for These Dates:

• 2025:

  • Nov 10 AM Nov 17 AM

  • Nov 24 AM Dec 1 AM

  • Dec 8 AM Dec 12 AM

  • Dec 22 AM Jan 1 AM

• 2026:

  • Jan 1 AM Jan 5 AM

  • Mar 9 AM Mar 13 AM

  • Apr 13 AM Apr 20 AM

  • Aug 3 AM Aug 7 AM

  • Aug 31 AM Sep 7 AM

  • Sep 14 AM Sep 18 AM

  • Oct 12 AM Oct 16 AM

  • Nov 9 AM Nov 13 AM

  • Dec 7 AM Dec 11 AM

Setting: Inpatient only
FTE: 1.0 (as-needed coverage)
Average Callbacks: 4 hours/week
Credentialing Timeframe: days (emergency privileges possible)

• Facility Type: Acute care hospital

• Patient Volume: Up to 10 inpatient rounds/day + procedures as needed

• Procedures Required:

  • Endoscopies

  • Colonoscopies

  • ERCP (Required)

• Types of Cases: GI bleed, SBO, food bolus, ulceration, gastritis, abdominal pain, carcinoma diagnosis (no treatment)

• Admissions: Managed by hospitalists (not the GI provider)

• EMR: Paragon (transitioning to EPIC in late 2026)

• Support: Endoscopy-trained GI nursing staff; anesthesia backup available (conscious sedation preferred)

• Board Certified in GastroenterologyHighly Preferred

• Board EligibleAccepted

• ERCP ProficiencyRequired

• Texas Medical LicenseRequired

• ACLS CertificationRequired

• Completed Gastroenterology ResidencyRequired

• Malpractice History: Clean malpractice and medical board record Highly Preferred

• Availability: Must specify how many weeks/month you can provide coverage