Physician (MD) - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Odyssey Locums; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Streamlined credentialing

24/7 Recruiter support

Paid housing

Paid travel

Tail malpractice insurance

Job summary

Odyssey Locums is seeking a gastroenterologist for a Tyler, Texas locum tenens assignment. The role requires performing scheduled colonoscopies and follow-up inpatient consults, with additional GI lab procedures such as ERCP and EUS.

Epic charting is used for documentation, and providers will manage a 5-7 patient encounters per shift. The candidate must hold an active Texas medical license with BC Gastro board certification and ABLS/ACLS/ATLS/BLS credentials.

Qualifications

• Active Texas license is required.
• Board certification in Gastroenterology is preferred (BC Gastro).
• Credentialing and ACLS/BLS certifications are expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled colonoscopies and follow-up inpatient consults.
• Handle GI lab procedures including ERCP and EUS.
• Work with Epic charting system and document encounters.
• Manage patient volume and provide high-quality GI care.

Skills

ERCP & EUS

Colonoscopy

Gastroenterology procedures

Education

Active TX License

BC Gastro

ABLS ACLS ATLS BLS

Tools

Epic

Job description

Looking for flexibility, competitive pay, and the chance to shape your own career path?

At Odyssey Locums, we connect Physicians at every stage of their career - from new graduates to seasoned clinicians with rewarding locum tenens opportunities across the country.

As one of the fastest-growing locum tenens firms in the U.S., we partner with top hospitals, health systems, and medical groups to ensure continuity of care while giving providers freedom, financial growth, and the support they deserve.

With Odyssey, you gain a trusted advocate who handles all the details. Our experienced recruiters provide 24/7 support, streamlined credentialing, and access to locum assignments nationwide. We focus on maximizing provider pay while ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish.

This new opportunity offers flexible scheduling, premium top of market pay and a supportive team.

The Role:

• Location: Tyler, TX
• Assignment duration: 10/15/2026 (7a) - 10/21/2026 (7a)
• Cases: Scheduled colonoscopies Monday-Friday; perform scheduled colonoscopies and follow-up inpatient consults from the prior night. If additional GI lab services are required, the locum will perform them in the GI suite. Required procedural scope includes upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, foreign body removal, cautery/fulguration, variceal injection), ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic), PEG placement, esophageal dilatation/manometry, small bowel and liver biopsy, sigmoidoscopy (flexible and rigid), colonoscopy (with biopsy and polypectomy), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube as needed.
• Patient encounters per shift: 5-7.
• Requirements: ERCP & EUS
• Site Charting System: Epic
• Certifications: Active TX License, BC Gastro, ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS
• Credentialing Timeframe: 30-60 days

We Offer:

• Streamlined credentialing
• 24/7 Dedicated recruiter and credentialing specialist
• Paid Housing
• Paid Travel
• A++ rated malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• $2,000 referral bonus for any referral who works 160 hours.

The Facility:

Top Healthcare facility that offers a full range of healthcare services and has received recognition for healthcare excellence.

Take the first step into a premium Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology assignment with Odyssey Locums - where you can grow your career, earn on your terms, and partner with a locums firm that puts providers first.