Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Jacksonville, Texas

LocumTenens.com; Texas; On-site; USD 221,000 - 332,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking a board-certified gastroenterologist to provide general GI coverage in a hospital-based clinic and endoscopy suite in Texas. The assignment runs from January 11, 2017 and continues ongoing, with day shifts and no call required.

The clinician will work 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 1-2 clinic days and 2-4 procedural days per week, with EPIC EMR documentation and 20-25 patient visits and 15-17 procedures per day. LocumTenens.com handles credentialing and logistics.

Qualifications

• Board-certified gastroenterologist required.
• General GI coverage in clinic and endoscopy settings.
• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide GI coverage across clinic and endoscopy suite.
• Perform general GI procedures and patient management.
• Document care in EPIC EMR.

Skills

General GI coverage

Endoscopy scheduling

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification in GI

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-228990-MD-TX
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: January 11, 2017 - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Clinic; OR
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This health system maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support gastroenterology locum tenens coverage across clinic and endoscopy suite settings. The facility is structured to ensure continuity of specialized care for an adult patient population, with on-site resources in place to facilitate coordinated gastroenterology service delivery. Established workflows support both clinic-based and procedural coverage throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

The area offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Notable destinations include Love's Lookout Scenic Park, which provides views of the surrounding landscape, and Lake Jacksonville, a spring-fed lake that supports fishing, boating, and camping. The Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari allows visitors to observe exotic wildlife from their vehicles, while off-road parks such as Mud Creek Off-Road Park and River Run ATV Park cater to those seeking trail riding and adventure. Cultural offerings include the Vanishing Texana Museum, which houses regional artifacts, and the Texas Basket Company, alongside annual events that reflect the area's agricultural heritage.

About the Clinician's Workday

The gastroenterologist will provide general GI coverage across clinic and endoscopy suite settings on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The weekly schedule is structured with 1-2 clinic days and 2-4 procedural days in the endoscopy suite, with an expected volume of 20-25 patient visits per day and 15-17 procedures per day. All clinical activities are limited to general gastroenterology, with no call coverage required for this assignment. Clinical documentation is maintained through the EPIC EMR system, and a 45-day credentialing timeline is anticipated.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 20-25 patient visits per day; 15-17 procedures per day
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No