Gastroenterologist

• Job Id: 101840
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Tyler, TX 75701
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Oct 15-21, 2026
• Call Schedule: 7a-7a
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1:4-6
• Callback %: 10-15
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

Patient Information

• Average Daily Volume: 5-7
• Admissions: 4-6
• Rounding: Yes

Facility Information

• Trauma Level: I
• EMR System: Epic
• Physician in Practice: 4
• Support Staff: 1 PA, 2 NPs, 1-2 RNs

Privileges & Compliance

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

Required Procedures

• Required
• Upper GI endoscopy

ERCP, EUS

• Esophageal dilatation/manometry & interpretation
• Small Bowel biopsy
• Lower GI endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Liver biopsy
• Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube

Job Requirements

• Board: BC
• Licenses: Licensed in TX
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, ABLS
• Fellowship: Required

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled colonoscopies on a Mon-Fri schedule.
• Conduct inpatient consultations from the prior night and provide follow-up procedures in the GI lab as needed.
• Provide GI coverage during periods of provider vacation, CME, or scheduling conflicts.
• Collaborate with midlevel providers (NPs and PAs) for pre- and post-procedure patient workups.
• Manage complex GI patients in both clinic and GI lab settings, including endoscopic procedures.