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Gastroenterology Physician

WhiteCoat Locums

Lufkin, Texas, United States

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Job description

Facility in Lufkin Tx, seeking GI locums coverage Pay 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
About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned and led agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparency