Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Eastern Texas

Job description

About the facility

This inpatient facility maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support gastroenterology locum tenens coverage. The facility is structured to ensure continuity of specialized care for an adult patient population, with 1-2 RNs available to support clinical operations. Gastroenterology coverage is sought beginning in November on an ongoing basis.

About the facility location

The area offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of community and recreational activities suited to varied interests. Local programming includes monthly car and truck shows, weekly food truck events, a free concert series, and wellness activities such as yoga and sound bath sessions. Additional attractions include escape rooms, virtual reality experiences, and regularly scheduled community gatherings, providing accessible options for leisure during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the clinician's workday

The gastroenterologist will provide inpatient gastroenterology coverage on an in-house call basis at this on-site facility, following a Monday through Friday schedule. Call coverage is a required component of this assignment, structured at a 4-6 call ratio, and clinicians must maintain on-site availability throughout all designated coverage periods. Clinical responsibilities include managing inpatient gastroenterology cases in accordance with the facility's established protocols. Board certification in Gastroenterology is required for consideration.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: 1-2 RNs
• Patient population: Adults
• Call ratio/schedule: 4-6
• Location type: On-Site

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