Gastroenterology Physician

Company: WhiteCoat Locums
Location: Lufkin
Posted on: June 8, 2026

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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