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Physician / Gastroenterology / Texas / Locum Tenens / Gastroenterologist Job |
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Description JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Gastroenterologist • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Longview, TX • Service Setting: Inpatient • Coverage Type: Call Only • Coverage Period: May 22, 2026 – May 29, 2026 • On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call coverage ;7a – 7a • Call Type: Beeper • Call Response Time: 30 minutes COVERAGE DATES • May 22, 2026 – May 29, 2026 PATIENT INFORMATION • Admissions: Required • Case Mix: Gastroenterology – inpatient consults, ED consults, and transfers FACILITY INFORMATION • Trauma Level: Level 3 • EMR System: Athena / Medhost • Support Staff Available: 1 PA/NP (Monday–Friday) • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy and foreign body removal • Control of GI bleeding and variceal injections • ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic – preferred) • PEG placement • Esophageal dilation and manometry • Colonoscopy with biopsy and polyp excision • Sigmoidoscopy (flexible and rigid) • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) • Liver biopsy JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active TX license • Board: Board Certified in Gastroenterology • Certifications: ACLS • Other Qualifications: Fellowship trained in Gastroenterology DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide inpatient gastroenterology call coverage • Manage ED consults and patient transfers • Perform advanced GI procedures including endoscopy and ERCP • Handle admissions related to GI cases • Respond within required call response time * Some information such as the email and phone number are hidden unless you are registered and logged-in
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