Gastroenterology Physician

A hospital in Lufkin, TX is seeking a Gastroenterologist with ERCP capabilities for ongoing locum coverage beginning January 2026. This role is 100% inpatient, covering in-house consults, ER consults, and procedures.

Schedule: 24-hour call (7a 7a)
Setting: Inpatient only
Location: St. Luke s Health Memorial Lufkin Lufkin, TX
EMR: Paragon (transitioning to Epic later in 2026)
Support Staff: Endoscopy-trained GI nursing, anesthesia available, conscious sedation preferred
Timeframe: days credentialing (emergency privileges available for clean files)

• Jan: 1/4 1/19

• Feb: 2/2 2/18, 2/22 2/23

• Mar: 3/2 3/3, 3/9 3/13, 3/16 3/17, 3/22 3/23

• Apr: 4/5 4/13

• May: 5/4 5/18

• Jun: 6/1 6/15

• Jul: 7/1 7/13

• Aug: 8/1 8/3, 8/10 8/15

• Sep: 9/1 9/8, 9/21 9/26

• Oct: 10 16

• Nov: 11/8 11/9, 11 23

• Dec: 12/7 12/11, 12 21

Please list which blocks you can cover with your submission.

• Procedures:

  • Endoscopies, colonoscopies

  • ERCP required

• Daily Census: Up to 10 inpatient rounds + procedures as needed

• Cases: GI bleeds, abdominal pain, SBO, food bolus, ulceration, gastritis, carcinoma diagnosis (no treatment)

• Hospitalists handle admissions

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology (Preferred) or Board Eligible

• Active TX license Required

• Completed GI fellowship

• ACLS Required

• Clean malpractice highly preferred

• Availability listed for each month (required for name clear)

• Notable deal breakers:

  • Multiple malpractice issues

  • Medical board actions