Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Gastroenterology in Tyler, TX

Doctor of Medicine | Gastroenterology
Location: Tyler, TX
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-32456
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Tyler, TX 75701
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 15, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026
  
• Call Schedule: 7a-7a
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: 4-6
  
• Callback %: 10-15
  
• Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need
  

• Average Daily Volume: 5-7 
  
• Admissions: 4-6
  
• Rounding: Both
  

• Trauma Level: I
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Physician in Practice: 4
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 1-2
  

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

• Required
  
  • Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, with foreign body removal, with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), With injection of varices)
  • ERCP (Diagnostic, Therapeutic, With PEG)
  • Esophageal dilatation/manometry (Esophageal manometry interpretation)
  • Small Bowel biopsy
  • Lower GI endoscopy (Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible, Rigid), Colonoscopy (with biopsy, with excision of polyp))
  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
  • Liver biopsy
  • Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube

• Board: BC required (Certified) 
  
• Licenses: Licensed in TX
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, ABLS
  
• Fellowship: Required
  

• Perform scheduled colonoscopies on a Mon-Fri schedule.
  
• Conduct inpatient consultations from the prior night and provide follow-up procedures in the GI lab as needed.
  
• Provide GI coverage during periods of provider vacation, CME, or scheduling conflicts.
  
• Collaborate with midlevel providers (NPs and PAs) for pre- and post-procedure patient workups.
  
• Manage complex GI patients in both clinic and GI lab settings, including endoscopic procedures.