Gastroenterology Physician
WhiteCoat Locums
Lufkin, TX, 75901, USA
Lufkin, TX, 75901, USA
- $4 - $8 p/hour
- Healthcare
- gastroenterology physician
- GI locum tenens
- endoscopy
A healthcare facility in Lufkin, TX is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible gastroenterology physician for inpatient locum coverage involving 24-hour call shifts and standard GI procedures such as endoscopies, colonoscopies, and ERCP. The physician will manage up to 10 patients daily with support from hospitalists and specialized nursing staff, performing procedures mainly focused on GI bleeds and other gastrointestinal conditions. The role requires active Texas licensure, completion of a GI fellowship, ACLS certification, and offers competitive pay with malpractice coverage through a physician-owned locum agency.
Facility in Lufkin Tx, seeking GI locums coveragePay rates: 4000/day with 4h gratis included.$475/hr Call-back after 4 hours.Orientation $250/hr (typically 4-8 hour long)Opportunity Highlights
- Schedule: 24-hour call shifts (7a 7a).
- Setting: Inpatient only; no outpatient clinic work.
- Patient Load: Rounding on up to 10 patients per day plus procedures as generated.
- Support: Hospitalists handle all admissions; you will have support from endoscopy-trained GI nursing staff.
- Anesthesia: Anesthesia backup is available on-site, though conscious sedation is preferred when possible.
- EMR: Currently using Paragon; transitioning to EPIC later in 2026.
- Required Procedures: Standard GI procedures (Endoscopies/Colonoscopies) and ERCP Proficiency.
- Clinical Focus: GI bleeds, abdominal pain, SBO, food bolus, ulcerations, gastritis, and initial carcinoma diagnosis.
- Board Status: Board Certified (Highly Preferred) or Board Eligible.
- Education: Completion of a Gastroenterology Residency/Fellowship (Required).
- Licensure: Active Texas (TX) State License (Required).
- Certification: Active ACLS (Required).
- Background: Clean malpractice and no medical board disciplines (Highly Preferred). Emergency privileges may be granted for providers with a clean file.
- February: 2/22 2/23
- March: 3/2 3/3, 3/9 3/16, 3/21 3/23
- May: 5/2 5/4
- August: 8/7 8/10
- September: 9/18 9/19
- October: 10 19
- November: 11/2 11/3
- December: 12 14




