Gastroenterology Physician

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 onlyLocation: St. Luke s Health Memorial Lufkin Lufkin, TXEMR: Paragon (transitioning to Epic later in 2026)Support Staff: Endoscopy-trained GI nursing, anesthesia available, conscious sedation preferredTimeframe: days credentialing (emergency privileges available for clean files) Available 2026 Dates Jan: 1/4 1/19Feb: 2/2 2/18, 2/22 2/23Mar: 3/2 3/3, 3/9 3/13, 3/16 3/17, 3/22 3/23Apr: 4/5 4/13May: 5/4 5/18Jun: 6/1 6/15Jul: 7/1 7/13Aug: 8/1 8/3, 8/10 8/15Sep: 9/1 9/8, 9/21 9/26Oct: 10 16Nov: 11/8 11/9, 11 23Dec: 12/7 12/11, 12 21Please list which blocks you can cover with your submission. Clinical Scope Procedures:Endoscopies, colonoscopiesERCP requiredDaily Census: Up to 10 inpatient rounds + procedures as neededCases: 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 EligibleActive TX license RequiredCompleted GI fellowshipACLS RequiredClean malpractice highly preferredAvailability listed for each month (required for name clear)Notable deal breakers:Multiple malpractice issuesMedical board actions