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

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

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Gastroenterologist • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Longview, TX • Service Setting: Inpatient • Coverage Type: Call Only • Coverage Period: May 22, 2026 – Jun 26, 2026• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call coverage ;7a – 7a • Call Type: Beeper • Call Response Time: 30 minutes COVERAGE DATES • May 22, 2026 – May 29, 2026• Jun 19, 2026 – Jun 26, 2026 PATIENT INFORMATION • Admissions: Required • Case Mix: Gastroenterology – inpatient consults, ED consults, and transfers FACILITY INFORMATION • Trauma Level: Level 3• EMR System: Athena / Medhost • Support Staff Available: PA/NPs: 1 m-f • Reason for Coverage: Vacation PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active TX license • Board: Board Certified in Gastroenterology • Certifications: ACLS • Other Qualifications: Fellowship trained in Gastroenterology DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide inpatient gastroenterology call coverage • Manage ED consults and patient transfers • Perform advanced GI procedures including endoscopy and ERCP • Handle admissions related to GI cases • Respond within required call response time