Gastroenterology Physician

Coverage: Call Coverage / Inpatient
EMR: Epic

• Inpatient call coverage.
• Evaluate and manage inpatient GI consultations.
• See approximately 4 6 patients during call .
• Approximately 4 6 admissions may be required.
• Scheduled colonoscopy procedures during weekday coverage.
• Follow up on patients requiring additional GI services.
• Call response is required.
• Typical call ratio: 4 6 patients per 24 hours .
• Estimated callback percentage: % .

Experience with the following is required/preferred based on assignment needs:

• Upper GI endoscopy
• Colonoscopy, including biopsy and polyp excision
• ERCP, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
• Esophageal dilation
• PEG procedures
• Sigmoidoscopy
• Foreign body removal
• Control of GI bleeding
• Variceal injection
• Liver biopsy
• Sengstaken/Blakemore tube management

• MD/DO with fellowship training in Gastroenterology.
• Board Certified in Gastroenterology required.
• Active Texas medical license required .
• ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and ABLS certifications required.
• Ability to obtain temporary privileges if needed.
• Credentialing timeframe: approximately days .

• Inpatient
• Trauma Level I
• Stroke-certified hospital
• Approximately 7 beds in the GI department
• 1 2 RNs supporting coverage
• No APP supervision required
• No resident/teaching supervision required

• Admissions: Required
• EMR: Epic
• Multiple providers: Facility will accept multiple providers
  
• Travel & lodging: Provided and Mileage reimbersment ( Standard IRS Rate )