Gastroenterology Physician

Location:

Longview, TX

Longview offers a vibrant East Texas lifestyle with a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. The city boasts beautiful outdoor spaces, a thriving arts scene, and is conveniently located within driving distance of Dallas and Shreveport.

Facility:

This regional medical center is a leading healthcare provider in East Texas, offering comprehensive medical services to the community. The facility is a Level 3 trauma center with state-of-the-art technology and a collaborative medical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

Opportunity:

Board Certified - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Job Details:

• Assignment dates: November 24 (7am) - December 1 (7am), 2023

• ERCP skills required - must be proficient in both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

• Responsibilities include inpatient consults, ED consults, and transfers

• Perform upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeder, and injection of varices

• Conduct PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) procedures

• Perform esophageal dilatation/manometry and interpretation

• Conduct small bowel biopsies

• Perform lower GI endoscopy including flexible and rigid sigmoidoscopy

• Conduct colonoscopies with biopsy and polyp excision capabilities

• Experience with liver biopsies required

• Insertion and management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube required

• EUS (Endoscopic ultrasound) preferred but not required

• Must have active Texas medical license

• ACLS certification required

• Board certification required with fellowship training

• Estimated credentialing timeframe is approximately 10 days

Compensation:

Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

Permanent