Locum Gastroenterology Physician needed in Texas!

Gastroenterology Physician Opportunity
Seeking a Gastroenterologist with ERCP capabilities to provide inpatient-only coverage. The role focuses exclusively on in-house consults, ER consults, rounding, and procedures, with no outpatient clinic responsibilities.

Schedule & Coverage:

• 24-hour call shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)

• Specific coverage dates throughout 2026 (see list provided)

• FTE: 1

Practice Setting:

• Inpatient-only facility

• Procedures generated from inpatient and ER consults

• Average daily workload up to approximately 10 patients, with procedures as needed

• Hospitalists handle patient admissions

• Anesthesia support available; conscious sedation preferred when appropriate

• EMR: Paragon, with a planned transition to Epic later in 2026

• Endoscopy-trained GI nursing staff support procedures

Clinical Responsibilities & Case Mix:

• Perform standard GI procedures including endoscopies and colonoscopies

• ERCP required

• Inpatient rounding required

• Common cases include abdominal pain, GI bleeds, small bowel obstruction, food bolus, ulcer disease, and gastritis; may diagnose but not treat carcinoma

Reason for Coverage:

• Permanent Gastroenterologist departure

Credentialing:

• Credentialing timeframe: approximately 30–60 days

• Emergency privileges may be granted for clean files

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Texas medical license required

• Completion of Gastroenterology residency/fellowship required

• ACLS certification required

• Board Certified highly preferred; Board Eligible accepted

• Clean malpractice history highly preferred

• Excessive malpractice claims or medical board discipline are considered deal breakers