Job Description
Join an inpatient facility in Lufkin, TX, as a Gastroenterology specialist with ERCP capabilities. This position requires handling in-house consultations and ER procedures. With support from a specialized nursing team, the facility ensures a seamless operational environment. The role includes a dynamic schedule with varied shift opportunities available throughout the year.
Key Details- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens- Setting: Inpatient- Start Date: Open (Specific dates available in 2026)- Schedule: 24-hour shifts, varied schedule (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM) with multiple dates available- Patient Population: Adult- Location: Lufkin, TX- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates
Benefits- Weekly direct deposit- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage- Supportive credentialing assistance- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)- Flexible scheduling
Job Responsibilities- Provide expert care in the Gastroenterology specialty, conducting procedures such as endoscopies, colonoscopies, and ERCPs.- Manage inpatient care and perform consults related to abdominal pain, GI bleed, small bowel obstruction, and more.- Collaborate with the support staff and anesthesia team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Qualifications- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology- Current Texas state medical license required- ACLS certification required- Clean malpractice record highly preferred- Gastroenterology residency completion required
Working Hours- Varied 24-hour shifts (specific available dates provided for 2026)- On-call duties include weekend availability
Skills- Proficiency in ERCP and other gastroenterological procedures- Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills- Effective communication and collaborative abilities with medical teams- Adaptability to dynamic and demanding inpatient environments
