Gastroenterology Physician

Location: Tyler, TX

Tyler, Texas, known as the "Rose Capital of America," offers a vibrant blend of Southern charm, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation in the heart of East Texas. With a growing healthcare community and a welcoming atmosphere, Tyler provides an excellent setting for both professional growth and quality living.

Facility: This is a well-established health system in East Texas offering comprehensive gastroenterology services, including a fully equipped GI lab and a dedicated clinic team. The facility supports a busy hospitalist service, two NPs, and one PA-C working within the GI clinic, providing strong team-based care for both inpatient and outpatient populations.

Opportunity: Physician (MD) - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Job Details: Provide locum tenens gastroenterology coverage for a high-demand GI service line in Tyler, TX Perform scheduled colonoscopies on a Monday through Friday schedule Conduct inpatient GI consults from the previous night following scheduled procedures Provide additional GI lab services as needed following scheduled colonoscopies 5-7 patient encounters per shift in a 7-bed department Active Texas medical license required Board certification required (Certified minimum) Fellowship training required ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications required Credentialing timeframe approximately 30-60 days Nearest major airport: DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) Required procedural skills include: Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeder, and injection of varices ERCP - both diagnostic and therapeutic Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) Esophageal dilatation/manometry and esophageal manometry interpretation Small bowel biopsy Lower GI endoscopy and sigmoidoscopy (flexible and rigid) Colonoscopy with biopsy and excision of polyp Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) Liver biopsy Insertion and management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube

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