Locum Gastroenterologist | $3,400/24hrs | ERCP Required | Texas Assignment
Job at a glance
Job description
An established facility in Lufkin, Texas is seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist with ERCP capabilities for an ongoing locum tenens assignment. This position offers inpatient-only work, no clinic responsibilities, and competitive pay with full travel, lodging, and malpractice coverage.
Setting: Inpatient-only (hospital-based)
Location: Lufkin, TX
Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance included
Procedures: Standard GI procedures including ERCP (required)
Case Types: GI bleed, SBO, food bolus, abdominal pain, ulceration, gastritis, diagnostic carcinoma (no treatment)
Support Staff: Experienced endoscopy-trained GI nursing team
EMR: Paragon (transitioning to Epic in 2026)
Admissions: Hospitalists admit patients; anesthesia backup available (conscious sedation preferred)
Job Responsibilities
Coverage Type: 24-hour call coverage only
Average Rounding Load: ~10 patients/day
Average Callback: ~4 hours/week
Dates Needed:
2025: 11/10–11/17, 11/24–12/1, 12/8–12/12, 12/22–1/1
2026: 1/1–1/5, 3/9–3/13, 4/13–4/20, 8/3–8/7, 8/31–9/7, 9/14–9/18, 10/12–10/16, 11/9–11/13, 12/7–12/11
Qualifications
Board-Certified in Gastroenterology
ERCP required (EUS preferred but not mandatory)
Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain
Clean malpractice and disciplinary history
Must be comfortable with inpatient call-only model
Working Hours