Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Internist - Gastroenterology Locum Tenens Opportunity in Tyler, TX

Join a leading facility in Tyler, Texas, offering a flexible locum position with a prominent gastroenterology team. Enjoy competitive hourly pay, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a busy hospital setting. Perfect for physicians seeking short-term coverage with scheduling flexibility.

Quick Facts

• Location: Tyler, TX
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: Short-term assignment (exact end date TBA)
• Shift: Monday - Friday, colonoscopies and inpatient consults
• Hours/week: Flexible, based on scheduling needs
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens
• License/Certs: State medical license in Texas required
• Experience: Relevant gastroenterology experience required

Pay & Benefits

• Pay rate: $1.00/hr (as specified)
• Pay package discussed upon application
• Benefits: Competitive pay packages, weekly pay schedule via direct deposit, comprehensive medical benefits (W-2), robust referral bonus program, paid sick time, licensure, certification, travel reimbursements (if applicable)

What You'll Do

• Perform scheduled colonoscopies on a Monday through Friday basis
• Conduct inpatient consultations based on overnight GI service needs
• Follow scheduled procedures within the GI lab to meet increased patient demand
• Collaborate with midlevel providers doing pre/post workups and patient care planning
• Contribute to the delivery of complex GI patient services in a busy hospital environment
• Assist during procedures and manage inpatient GI cases as needed

What You Need

Required:

• Medical license in Texas or ability to obtain one
• Experience performing colonoscopies and inpatient GI consultations
• Strong procedural skills and clinical knowledge in gastroenterology

Preferred:

• Previous locum tenens or hospital-based GI experience
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-volume setting

About the Assignment

This short-term locum position supports a busy hospitalist service and gastroenterology department facing increased demand following the departure of a full-time provider. The role provides critical coverage to ensure ongoing patient care, especially during provider vacations, CME, or scheduling conflicts. The facility is committed to providing quality care and values team collaboration to meet community healthcare needs.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife.