Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

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RecruitWell is seeking a locum tenens Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology physician for UT Health Tyler to provide short-term coverage due to a vacancy and increased endoscopy demand. The departing provider created a vacuum of approximately 224 scopes per month. This locum position will help bridge the gap until two additional providers join the Gastroenterology team in September 2026. The role involves performing scheduled colonoscopies Monday through Friday, conducting inpatient consultations, and managing complex GI patients in both clinical and GI lab settings.

Key Responsibilities

Perform scheduled colonoscopies on a Monday-Friday basis

Visit inpatient consults from the previous night and manage follow-up care as needed

Provide complex GI patient care in both clinic and GI lab settings

Conduct pre- and post-operative patient workups in collaboration with midlevel providers

Manage 4-6 patient admissions during shifts

Respond to beeper calls with appropriate response time

Perform hands-on procedures comprising 10-15% of duties

Round on patients both in inpatient and outpatient settings

Candidate Requirements

Board Certification: Required - Certified status in Gastroenterology

Medical License: Active Texas medical license required

Fellowship: Required - Fellowship training in Gastroenterology

Certifications Required:

ABLS (Advanced Burn Life Support)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Experience: Hands-on gastroenterology experience with ability to manage complex GI cases

Call Availability: Must be responsive to call with a 4-6 call ratio

Organizational Highlights

Facility: UT Health Tyler

Organization: Ardent Health

Location: 1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 75701

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EMR System: Epic

Gastroenterology Practice Structure: Set up for 3-4 GI physicians and 3 midlevel providers

Current Support Staff: 2 NPs and 1 PA-C providing pre- and post-procedure workups

Trauma Level: Level 1

Pediatric Level: Level 2

Call Structure: Beeper call only with temporary privileges available

Temporary Hospital Privileges: Available

Location Information

City: Tyler, TX

Nearest Airport: DFW (Dallas/Ft. Worth)

Time Zone: Central (America/Chicago)

Assignment Dates: November 5, 2026 - November 18, 2026

Holidays Allowed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve

Contact Information

Credentials Contact: Bonnie Culpepper - [Register to View]

Provider Approval Contact: Ignacio Acevedo - [Register to View]

Scheduling Contact: Ignacio Acevedo - [Register to View]

Timesheet Approval Contact: Ignacio Acevedo - [Register to View]

Timesheet Approval Secondary Contact: Jason Boyd - [Register to View]

Invoice Approval Contact: Ignacio Acevedo - [Register to View]

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