Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterology Physician

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 PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 5-7 Admissions: 4-6 Rounding: Both FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: I EMR System: Epic Physician in Practice: 4 Support Staff: RNs: 1-2 PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Temporary Privileges Available: Yes REQUIRED PROCEDURES 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 JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC required (Certified) Licenses: Licensed in TX Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, ABLS Fellowship: Required Duties & Responsibilities 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.