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