Physician - GI

Royal Surgical Associates; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 248,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surgical Associates seeks a Physician (MD) in Tyler, TX for locum tenens coverage in Gastroenterology. The role involves performing scheduled colonoscopies, inpatient GI consults, and related endoscopy procedures in a Level 1 trauma center setting.

Candidates must have EUS/ERCP experience, fellowship in GI, board certification, and current ABLS/ACLS/ATLS/BLS certifications. Coverage spans multiple date blocks through early 2027, with a busy GI lab and endoscopy suite.

Qualifications

• EUS/ERCP experience required and must be current.
• Fellowship in Gastroenterology completed.
• Board certification in Gastroenterology required.
• ABLS/ACLS/ATLS/BLS certifications current.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled colonoscopies and other GI procedures.
• Provide inpatient GI consults for admitted patients.
• Manage 5-7 patient encounters per shift.
• Work in a Level 1 trauma center with GI lab capabilities.

Skills

EUS/ERCP experience

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Inpatient consults

Trauma Level 1 hospital experience

Education

Gastroenterology Fellowship

Board Certification in Gastroenterology

ABLS

ACLS

ATLS

BLS

Job description

Opportunity: Physician (MD) - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Locum tenens coverage needed for Gastroenterology due to vacancy and increased endoscopy demand.

Coverage Dates and Schedule

Coverage dates: 11/5/26 - 11/18/26, 12/31/26 - 1/6/27, 3/4/27 - 3/10/27, 3/25/27 - 3/31/27.

Monday through Friday schedule performing colonoscopies and inpatient consults.

Provider will perform scheduled colonoscopies and follow up with inpatient consults from the prior night Additional GI lab procedures may be performed following scheduled colonoscopies as needed 5-7 patient encounters per shift.

EUS and ERCP experience required - do not submit without this experience.

Board certification required (minimum: certified).

Required certifications: ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS Fellowship required (3 years) Trauma Level 1 facility

Required Specialty Skills

• Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
• foreign body removal
• cautery/laser fulguration
• variceal injection
• ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic)
• PEG placement
• esophageal dilatation/manometry
• small bowel biopsy
• lower GI endoscopy
• flexible and rigid sigmoidoscopy
• colonoscopy with biopsy and polypectomy
• endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
• liver biopsy
• Sengstaken/Blakemore tube insertion and management

Facility

This health system is a comprehensive regional medical center offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including a robust gastroenterology program with a dedicated GI lab and endoscopy suite.

The facility supports a busy hospitalist service and maintains a multidisciplinary care team including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

The facility is a Level 1 trauma center with a Level 2 pediatric designation, reflecting its commitment to delivering high-acuity care to the East Texas community.

Location

Nearest airport: DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth).

Location: Tyler, TX. Tyler, Texas, known as the "Rose Capital of America," offers a vibrant blend of Southern charm, cultural amenities, and a thriving medical community, making it an excellent destination for healthcare professionals.

The area boasts beautiful parks, a growing arts and dining scene, and easy access to major metropolitan areas, providing a high quality of life both inside and outside of work.