Physician - GI

Opportunity:

Physician (MD) - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Job Details:

• Provide locum tenens gastroenterology coverage Monday through Friday performing scheduled colonoscopies
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• Visit inpatient consults from the night before and perform any additional required GI lab services following scheduled procedures
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• See 5-7 patients per shift/encounter
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• Coverage dates: November 5, 2026 through November 18, 2026
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• Board certification required (minimum: certified)
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• Fellowship training required
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• Required certifications: ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, and BLS
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• Facility is a Level 1 Trauma Center
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• Required specialty skills include:
  • Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, cautery/laser fulguration, and injection of varices
  • ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic)
  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
  • Esophageal dilatation/manometry and esophageal manometry interpretation
  • Small bowel biopsy
  • Lower GI endoscopy and sigmoidoscopy (flexible and rigid)
  • Colonoscopy with biopsy and polyp excision
  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
  • Liver biopsy
  • Insertion and management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube

Facility:

This healthcare organization is a comprehensive regional medical center serving East Texas, offering a wide range of specialty and subspecialty services including a robust gastroenterology program. The facility operates a Level 1 Trauma Center and maintains a busy hospitalist service alongside a dedicated GI lab and clinic. The organization supports a multidisciplinary care team including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to deliver high-quality patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Location:

Tyler, TX

Tyler, Texas, known as the "Rose Capital of America," offers a vibrant community with a thriving arts scene, excellent dining, and beautiful outdoor spaces, all while enjoying the warm hospitality and lower cost of living that East Texas is known for. With easy access to Dallas/Fort Worth via a major international airport, Tyler provides the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city convenience.