Gastroenterology Physician

CHRISTUS Health; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care system in Texas is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Inpatient Gastroenterologist to manage and treat patients in Beaumont. Responsibilities include managing 15-18 patients daily and performing GI procedures like EGD and colonoscopy. A supportive team is in place, and the role offers a balanced professional lifestyle with multiple benefits.

Benefits

Relocation & Sign-On Bonus

Balanced professional and personal lifestyle

Quality Bonus

Time away from practice

Malpractice with tail coverage

Retirement with employer match

Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Gastroenterology required.
• Open to both experienced physicians and new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Manage 15-18 patients per day.
• Provide inpatient GI consults.
• Perform GI procedures including EGD and colonoscopy.

Skills

Managing ICU-level patients

Procedural GI care

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Completion of Internal Medicine residency and GI fellowship

Tools

Epic

Job description

Join the Esteemed Team at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Gastroenterology Associates in Beaumont, TX

Position: Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Inpatient Gastroenterologist

Location: Beaumont, TX

Work Type: Full Time

Why CHRISTUS Health?

At CHRISTUS Health, our people are our greatest asset. From our award-winning medical staff to our dedicated support team, we are united in our mission to deliver exceptional care to all, regardless of economic background.

About the Opportunity

• Patient Volume: Manage 15-18 patients per day, including admissions, daily care, and discharges.
• Consultations: Provide inpatient GI consults for patients with gastrointestinal conditions, often in collaboration with intensivists and other specialists.
• ICU Involvement: Engage with a 10-bed closed ICU and an 11-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Procedural Responsibilities: Perform GI procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, and ERCP. Advanced procedures like EUS are not currently supported.
• Team Structure: Currently supported by locum tenens; this position will anchor a new permanent inpatient GI service model. A dedicated APP will support consults, with the physician focusing on procedures.
• Support Staff: Includes dedicated RNs, LVNs, endoscopy nurses, and anesthesia staff. Clinic scribes also available.
• EMR System: Epic

Scheduling & Call

• Work Schedule: 7 on / 7 off model
• Weekend Coverage: Required; rounds followed by home call
• Night Call: Emergency only, home call
• Holiday Coverage: Shared equally among providers

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Residency & Fellowship: Completion of Internal Medicine residency and GI fellowship
• Board Certification: Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Gastroenterology
• Experience: Open to both experienced physicians and new graduates
• Skills: Comfortable managing ICU-level patients and procedural GI care

Benefits

• Relocation & Sign-On Bonus
• Balanced professional and personal lifestyle
• Quality Bonus
• Time away from practice
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• Retirement with employer match

About CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth

Setting the standard for progressive health care, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Health, is a Catholic, not-for-profit health care system and has been serving the needs of its communities for more than 117 years.

Community and Location

• Affordability: Beaumont boasts a lower cost of living than larger Texas cities, allowing for a comfortable and more budget-friendly lifestyle.
• Proximity to Major Cities: Situated just over an hour from Houston, Beaumont provides easy access to a major metropolitan area with diverse dining, shopping and entertainment options.
• Education and Family Life: The area features reputable schools and educational institutions, making it an excellent choice for families.
• Transportation & Accessibility : Beaumont is well-connected via Interstate 10, allowing easy travel to surrounding areas.

CHRISTUS Health is an equal opportunity employer.