GI Locums w/ ERCP – Inpatient Only – Lufkin, TX (2026 Dates)

A hospital in Lufkin, TX is seeking a Gastroenterologist with ERCP capabilities for ongoing locum coverage beginning January 2026. This role is 100% inpatient, covering in-house consults, ER consults, and procedures.

Assignment Details

Schedule: 24-hour call (7a–7a)
Setting: Inpatient only
Location: St. Luke’s Health Memorial Lufkin – Lufkin, TX
EMR: Paragon (transitioning to Epic later in 2026)
Support Staff: Endoscopy-trained GI nursing, anesthesia available, conscious sedation preferred
Timeframe: 30–60 days credentialing (emergency privileges available for clean files)

Available 2026 Dates

• Jan: 1/4–1/19

• Feb: 2/2–2/18, 2/22–2/23

• Mar: 3/2–3/3, 3/9–3/13, 3/16–3/17, 3/22–3/23

• Apr: 4/5–4/13

• May: 5/4–5/18

• Jun: 6/1–6/15

• Jul: 7/1–7/13

• Aug: 8/1–8/3, 8/10–8/15

• Sep: 9/1–9/8, 9/21–9/26

• Oct: 10/11–10/16

• Nov: 11/8–11/9, 11/22–11/23

• Dec: 12/7–12/11, 12/14–12/21

Please list which blocks you can cover with your submission.

Clinical Scope

• Procedures:

  • Endoscopies, colonoscopies

  • ERCP required

• Daily Census: Up to 10 inpatient rounds + procedures as needed

• Cases: GI bleeds, abdominal pain, SBO, food bolus, ulceration, gastritis, carcinoma diagnosis (no treatment)

• Hospitalists handle admissions

Submission Requirements

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology (Preferred) or Board Eligible

• Active TX license – Required

• Completed GI fellowship

• ACLS – Required

• Clean malpractice highly preferred

• Availability listed for each month (required for name clear)

• Notable deal breakers:

  • Multiple malpractice issues

  • Medical board actions