Gastroenterology Physician

Company: TotalMed
Location: Lufkin
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Facility Location: St Luke s Health Memorial Lufkin

Setting: Inpatient only

FTE: 1

Required Procedures: normal GI procedures like endoscopies and colonoscopies, along with ERCP capability

EMR: Currently using Paragon with plans to switch to EPIC later in 2026

Support Staff: Endoscopy trained GI nursing staff for procedures

Reason for Coverage: Perm GI is leaving

Deal breakers: Excessive malpractice suits, Medical board disciplines

How many patients and procedures per day: Number of patients and procedures per day will vary, they expect the load to be up to 10 patients per day to round on and procedures as needed for this.

Is there an Anesthesiologist on site or is conscious sedation required? There is Anesthesia backup and they do prefer conscious sedation when possible.

Is ERCP or EUS Required? ERCP Required

Is there rounding involved? Yes

Who admits the patients? Is it the locum or does hospitalist handle? The hospital will admit the patients

Types of cases? Abdominal pain, GI bleed, SBO, food bolus, Ulceration, gastritis, perhaps diagnose carcinoma but no treatment.

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