Facility in Lufkin Tx, seeking GI locums coveragePay rates: 4000/day with 4h gratis included.$475/hr Call-back after 4 hours.Orientation $250/hr (typically 4-8 hour long)Opportunity Highlights
Schedule: 24-hour call shifts (7a 7a).
Setting: Inpatient only; no outpatient clinic work.
Patient Load: Rounding on up to 10 patients per day plus procedures as generated.
Support: Hospitalists handle all admissions; you will have support from endoscopy-trained GI nursing staff.
Anesthesia: Anesthesia backup is available on-site, though conscious sedation is preferred when possible.
EMR: Currently using Paragon; transitioning to EPIC later in 2026.
Procedures & Clinical Scope
Required Procedures: Standard GI procedures (Endoscopies/Colonoscopies) and ERCP Proficiency.
Clinical Focus: GI bleeds, abdominal pain, SBO, food bolus, ulcerations, gastritis, and initial carcinoma diagnosis.
Provider Requirements
Board Status: Board Certified (Highly Preferred) or Board Eligible.
Education: Completion of a Gastroenterology Residency/Fellowship (Required).
Licensure: Active Texas (TX) State License (Required).
Certification: Active ACLS (Required).
Background: Clean malpractice and no medical board disciplines (Highly Preferred). Emergency privileges may be granted for providers with a clean file.
2026 Coverage Dates Needed
February: 2/22 2/23
March: 3/2 3/3, 3/9 3/16, 3/21 3/23
May: 5/2 5/4
August: 8/7 8/10
September: 9/18 9/19
October: 10 19
November: 11/2 11/3
December: 12 14
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