Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Gastroenterology in Tyler, TX

Doctor of Medicine | Gastroenterology
Location: Tyler, TX
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Gastroenterology MD in Tyler, Texas, 75701!

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-32456
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Tyler, TX 75701
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 15, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026
  
• Call Schedule: 7a-7a
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: 4-6
  
• Callback %: 10-15
  
• Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need
  

• Average Daily Volume: 5-7
  
• Admissions: 4-6
  
• Rounding: Both
  

• Trauma Level: I
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Physician in Practice: 4
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 1-2
  

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

• Required
  
  • Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, with foreign body removal, with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), With injection of varices)
  • ERCP (Diagnostic, Therapeutic, With PEG)
  • Esophageal dilatation/manometry (Esophageal manometry interpretation)
  • Small Bowel biopsy
  • Lower GI endoscopy (Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible, Rigid), Colonoscopy (with biopsy, with excision of polyp))
  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
  • Liver biopsy
  • Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube

• Board: BC required (Certified)
  
• Licenses: Licensed in TX
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, ABLS
  
• Fellowship: Required
  

• Perform scheduled colonoscopies on a Mon-Fri schedule.
  
• Conduct inpatient consultations from the prior night and provide follow-up procedures in the GI lab as needed.
  
• Provide GI coverage during periods of provider vacation, CME, or scheduling conflicts.
  
• Collaborate with midlevel providers (NPs and PAs) for pre- and post-procedure patient workups.
  
• Manage complex GI patients in both clinic and GI lab settings, including endoscopic procedures.
  

Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment

1. Cultivate meaningful relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds and communities, enriching your clinical experience and cultural competence.
2. Earn recognition and appreciation for your contributions in addressing healthcare gaps and supporting communities in need through locum work.
3. Maintain a healthier equilibrium between work and personal life, avoiding burnout and stress.
4. Reinvent your career by exploring new specialties or transitioning to different healthcare sectors, seizing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
5. Transition between full-time, part-time, or locum roles as your personal or professional circumstances evolve, maintaining career fluidity and adaptability.

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