Gastroenterology Physician

Location:
Longview, TX

Longview offers a welcoming East Texas community with a lower cost of living and excellent quality of life. The area provides easy access to major metropolitan areas while maintaining a friendly, small-town atmosphere with beautiful lakes and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Facility:
This regional medical center serves as a comprehensive healthcare provider for the East Texas region, offering advanced gastroenterology services and specialized care. The facility maintains Level 3 trauma and pediatric capabilities, providing a well-rounded clinical environment with strong support services.

Opportunity:
Physician (MD) - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Job Details:
Assignment dates: May 22, 7am through May 29, 7am
Provide inpatient consultations, emergency department consultations, and transfer evaluations
Perform upper GI endoscopy procedures including biopsies, foreign body removal, and fulguration of bleeders
Conduct injection of varices and PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) procedures
ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) experience preferred with both diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities
Perform esophageal dilatation/manometry and interpretation
Conduct small bowel biopsies and lower GI endoscopy procedures
Perform flexible and rigid sigmoidoscopy procedures
Conduct colonoscopy with biopsy and polyp excision capabilities
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) experience preferred
Perform liver biopsies and manage Sengstaken/Blakemore tube insertion
Board certification required with ACLS certification
Must maintain active Texas medical license
Credentialing timeframe approximately 10 days

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

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