Gastroenterology Physician
BAS Healthcare
Lufkin, TX, 75901, USA
Lufkin, TX, 75901, USA
- Healthcare
- gastroenterology
- physician
- inpatient care
The Gastroenterology Physician role in Lufkin, TX, involves inpatient care including ER consultations and GI procedures such as endoscopies and colonoscopies. The position requires ERCP capability, board certification or eligibility, and active Texas medical licensure, with 24-hour call shifts and weekend coverage. The hospital provides modern facilities with a supportive team and competitive compensation including malpractice coverage.
Location:
Lufkin, TX
Lufkin offers a charming East Texas atmosphere with beautiful pine forests and a strong sense of community. The city provides an excellent balance of small-town comfort with access to outdoor recreation while being within driving distance to larger metropolitan areas like Houston.
Facility:
This facility is a well-established healthcare provider in East Texas offering comprehensive inpatient services. The hospital features modern equipment, an endoscopy suite with trained GI nursing staff for procedures, and is transitioning from Paragon to EPIC EMR in 2026.
Opportunity:
Physician - Gastroenterology
Job Details:
• Inpatient gastroenterology position with no outpatient responsibilities• Provide in-house and ER consultations with subsequent procedures• Must have ERCP capabilities - this is a critical requirement• Perform standard GI procedures including endoscopies and colonoscopies• Handle approximately 10 patients per day for rounding with procedures as needed• Manage cases including abdominal pain, GI bleed, SBO, food bolus, ulceration, gastritis• Hospital will handle patient admissions• 24-hour call shifts (7am-7am)• Conscious sedation preferred with anesthesia backup available• Must be Board Certified (highly preferred) or Board Eligible• Active Texas medical license required• Completed Gastroenterology residency required• ACLS certification required• Clean malpractice history highly preferred• 30-60 day credentialing timeframe (emergency privileges possible for clean files)• Weekend and on-call coverage required
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Lufkin, TX
Lufkin offers a charming East Texas atmosphere with beautiful pine forests and a strong sense of community. The city provides an excellent balance of small-town comfort with access to outdoor recreation while being within driving distance to larger metropolitan areas like Houston.
Facility:
This facility is a well-established healthcare provider in East Texas offering comprehensive inpatient services. The hospital features modern equipment, an endoscopy suite with trained GI nursing staff for procedures, and is transitioning from Paragon to EPIC EMR in 2026.
Opportunity:
Physician - Gastroenterology
Job Details:
• Inpatient gastroenterology position with no outpatient responsibilities• Provide in-house and ER consultations with subsequent procedures• Must have ERCP capabilities - this is a critical requirement• Perform standard GI procedures including endoscopies and colonoscopies• Handle approximately 10 patients per day for rounding with procedures as needed• Manage cases including abdominal pain, GI bleed, SBO, food bolus, ulceration, gastritis• Hospital will handle patient admissions• 24-hour call shifts (7am-7am)• Conscious sedation preferred with anesthesia backup available• Must be Board Certified (highly preferred) or Board Eligible• Active Texas medical license required• Completed Gastroenterology residency required• ACLS certification required• Clean malpractice history highly preferred• 30-60 day credentialing timeframe (emergency privileges possible for clean files)• Weekend and on-call coverage required
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.




