Locum - Physician - Gastroenterology Lufkin, TX
Updated 12/05/25
75903, Lufkin, Texas, United States
Physician
Gastroenterology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Partner with VHS in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. Our dedicated locum recruiters are ready to assist with your next assignment, whether temporary or permanent. We take care of you, so you can take care of others.
VHS is looking for a qualified Physician - Gastroenterology.
At VieMed, Live Your Life isn't just a company tagline. It's a passionate commitment to improving the lives of every patient and employee.
Benefits Include:
**VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply**
#LiveYourLife
Partner with VHS in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. Our dedicated locum recruiters are ready to assist with your next assignment, whether temporary or permanent. We take care of you, so you can take care of others.
VHS is looking for a qualified Physician - Gastroenterology.
- City: Lufkin
- State: TX
- Start Date: Pending Privileges
- End Date: TBD
- Description: Summary: CHI St. Luke's in Lufkin TX is looking for a GI specialist with ERCP capabilities for their inpatient facility. There will be no outpatient work only in house and ER consults with procedures generated from those. Rate CAPS for submission: Malpractice – Must be included in rates. Orientation – 262.50 - half the hourly/callback rate kicks in after 8 hours. “Per hour of orientation or training beyond 8 hours” On Call Daily – 4000 - “Per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratis 24 Hour Holiday Call Rate - 6000 - “Per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratis Call Back – 525 – “Per hour of patient contact hours after gratis hours are completed gratis prorate to MSA terms.” Holiday Call Back – 787.50 – “Per holiday hour of patient contact hours after gratis hours are completed gratis prorate to MSA terms.” Schedule/Availability Requirements:Please indicate which shifts your provider can work on submission. Shift time 7a-7a 24 hour call 2026:1/4am-1/19am2/2am-2/18am2/22am-2/23am3/2am-3/3am3/9am-3/13am3/16am-3/17am3/22am-3/23am4/5am-4/13am5/4am-5/18am6/1am-6/15am7/1am-7/13am8/1am-8/3am8/10am8/15am9/1am-9/8am9/21am-9/26am10/11am-10/16am11/8am-11/9am11/22am-11/23am12/7am-12/11am12/14am-12/21am Facility Location: St Luke’s Health Memorial Lufkin 1201 W Frank Ave Lufkin TX 75904 Setting: Inpatient only FTE: 1 Required Procedures: normal GI procedures like endoscopies and colonoscopies along with ERCP capability EMR: Currently using Paragon with plans to switch to EPIC later in 2026 Support Staff: Endoscopy trained GI nursing staff for procedures Reason for Coverage: Perm GI is leaving Deal breakers: Excessive malpractice suits Medical board disciplines How many patients and procedures per day: Number of patients and procedures per day will vary they expect the load to be up to 10 patients per day to round on and procedures as needed for this. Is there an Anesthesiologist on site or is conscious sedation required? There is Anesthesia backup and they do prefer conscious sedation when possible. Is ERCP or EUS Required? ERCP Required Is there rounding involved? Yes Who admits the patients? Is it the locum or does hospitalist handle? The hospital will admit the patients Types of cases? Abdominal pain GI bleed SBO food bolus Ulceration gastritis perhaps diagnose carcinoma but no treatment. Travel Preferences: Preferred Lodging: What are you willing to consider? Air Travel: What are you willing to consider? Credentialing Information: Timeframe: 30-60 days emergency privs can be granted with clean MP Requirements: Emergency credentialing? Emergency credentialing possible for clean files not really necessary with a Jan start
- 1099 Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rates (W-2 Pay Packages available upon request)
- Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application.
At VieMed, Live Your Life isn't just a company tagline. It's a passionate commitment to improving the lives of every patient and employee.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive 1099 Pay Packages
- A+ rated Malpractice Insurance Carrier, including tail coverage
- Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit
- Robust Referral Bonus Program
- 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
- Dedicated recruiter for all assignment needs
- Dedicated in-house credentialing and compliance team
- Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable
- Access to discounts on travel, entertainment, and retail via PerkSpot
**VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply**
#LiveYourLife
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