Gastroenterology Locum Opportunity – CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial, Lufkin, TX- Open dates though December 2026!

CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial in Lufkin, Texas, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist with ERCP capability for inpatient-only locum coverage. This is a great opportunity to support a well-equipped facility with strong endoscopy nursing staff and anesthesia backup.

Assignment Overview

• Setting: Inpatient only (no outpatient clinic)

• Location: St. Luke’s Health Memorial – 1201 W Frank Ave, Lufkin, TX 75904

• Start Date: November 2025 (emergency credentialing available for clean files)

• Schedule: Fill gaps in existing coverage; see dates below

• FTE: 1.0

• Expected Census: Up to 10 patients per day, plus procedures as indicated

• Support Staff: Endoscopy-trained GI nurses, Anesthesiology available

• EMR: Paragon (transitioning to Epic later in 2026)

Coverage Dates Needed

2025:

• Nov 10 AM – Nov 17 AM

• Nov 24 AM – Dec 1 AM

• Dec 8 AM – Dec 12 AM

• Dec 22 AM – Jan 1 AM

2026:

• Jan 1 AM – Jan 5 AM

• Mar 9 AM – Mar 13 AM

• Apr 13 AM – Apr 20 AM

• Aug 3 AM – Aug 7 AM

• Aug 31 AM – Sep 7 AM

• Sep 14 AM – Sep 18 AM

• Oct 12 AM – Oct 16 AM

• Nov 9 AM – Nov 13 AM

• Dec 7 AM – Dec 11 AM

Clinical Details

• Procedures: Standard GI procedures (EGD, colonoscopy) plus ERCP (required)

• Typical Cases: GI bleed, abdominal pain, SBO, food bolus, ulcerations, gastritis, carcinoma diagnosis (no treatment)

• Admissions: Managed by hospitalists

• Sedation: Conscious sedation preferred; anesthesia available

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gastroenterology – Required

• ERCP Experience – Required

• Active Texas Medical License – Required

• ACLS Certification – Required

• Clean malpractice and disciplinary history – Highly preferred

• Availability: Please indicate how many weeks per month you can cover, OR- what open rotations would work for you.

Credentialing

• Timeline: 30–60 days

• Emergency Privileges: Available for clean files

Additional Notes

• Reason for coverage: Permanent GI physician leaving

• Deal breakers: Excessive malpractice or disciplinary history

• Travel/Lodging: Flexible options available