Physician - GI Inpatient

CHRISTUS St. Vincent; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Time away from practice

Malpractice tail coverage

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Gastroenterology Associates in Beaumont, TX seeks a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Inpatient Gastroenterologist to anchor a new permanent inpatient GI service.

Join a team with ICU involvement, RNs, LVNs, and dedicated support staff, using Epic EMR. Responsibilities include managing 15-18 inpatient GI patients daily, inpatient GI consultations with intensivists, and performing EGD, colonoscopy, and ERCP.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required
• Completion of Internal Medicine residency and GI fellowship
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology
• Open to experienced physicians and new graduates
• Ability to manage ICU-level patients and perform GI procedures

Responsibilities

• Manage 15-18 inpatient GI patients daily including admissions, care, and discharges
• Provide inpatient GI consultations, collaborating with intensivists and other specialists
• Perform GI procedures: EGD, colonoscopy, and ERCP; advanced procedures like EUS not currently supported
• Anchor a new permanent inpatient GI service model with APP support
• Collaborate with RNs, LVNs, endoscopy nurses, anesthesia; Epic EMR used

Skills

ICU management

Procedural GI care

Education

MD/DO

Internal Medicine residency

GI fellowship

Tools

Epic EMR

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

Recruiter: Keely Peirce - 512-527-4529 or [e-mail] (preferred)

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: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks 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
• 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. The fully integrated healthcare delivery system including two inpatient hospitals, a short stay surgical hospital and 27 additional points of access ranging from outpatient care to long term facilities. Our nationally recognized physicians work at the forefront of research, clinical trials, treatment, and care. CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth is the regional leader in outpatient services, cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, sports medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, birthing, neonatal care, cardiac rehabilitation, imaging, and emergency services. As a matter of fact, CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth is designated as the areas only Level III Trauma Center. The system continues to adapt and change to meet the needs of the community, following the values and mission of the founding Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston and San Antonio- to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

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, It's also close to Port Arthur and Orange, expanding local amenities.
• 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. To learn more, please visit our EEO website. For assistance with the application process, please contact us at [phone].