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.