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VHS is looking for a qualified Physician - Gastroenterology.
City: Lufkin
State: TX
Start Date: Pending Privileges
End Date: TBD
Description: Summary: CHI St. Luke's in Lufkin TX is looking for a GI specialist with ERCP capabilities for their inpatient facility. There will be no outpatient work only in house and ER consults with procedures generated from those.
Rate CAPS for submission:
Malpractice – Must be included in rates.
Orientation – 262.50 - half the hourly/callback rate kicks in after 8 hours. “Per hour of orientation or training beyond 8 hours”
On Call Daily – 4000-4250 - “Per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratis
24 Hour Holiday Call Rate - 6000-9000 - “Per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratis
Call Back – 525-550 – “Per hour of patient contact hours after gratis hours are completed gratis prorate to MSA terms.”
Holiday Call Back – 787.50-825 – “Per holiday hour of patient contact hours after gratis hours are completed gratis prorate to MSA terms.”
Schedule/Availability Requirements:Please indicate which shifts your provider can work on submission.
Shift time 7a-7a 24 hour call
2026:2/22am-2/23am3/9am-3/13am3/21am-3/23am8/31am-9/1am
11/2am-11/3am11/8am-11/9am
Facility Location: St Luke’s Health Memorial Lufkin 1201 W Frank Ave Lufkin TX 75904
Setting: Inpatient only
FTE: 1
Required Procedures: normal GI procedures like endoscopies and colonoscopies along with ERCP capability
EMR: Currently using Paragon with plans to switch to EPIC later in 2026
Support Staff: Endoscopy trained GI nursing staff for procedures
Reason for Coverage: Perm GI is leaving
Deal breakers: Excessive malpractice suits Medical board disciplines
How many patients and procedures per day: Number of patients and procedures per day will vary they expect the load to be up to 10 patients per day to round on and procedures as needed for this.
Is there an Anesthesiologist on site or is conscious sedation required? There is Anesthesia backup and they do prefer conscious sedation when possible.
Is ERCP or EUS Required? ERCP Required
Is there rounding involved? Yes
Who admits the patients? Is it the locum or does hospitalist handle? The hospital will admit the patients
Types of cases? Abdominal pain GI bleed SBO food bolus Ulceration gastritis perhaps diagnose carcinoma but no treatment.
Travel Preferences:
Preferred Lodging: What are you willing to consider?
Air Travel: What are you willing to consider?
Credentialing Information:
Timeframe: 30-60 days emergency privs can be granted with clean MP
Requirements:
Emergency credentialing? Emergency credentialing possible for clean files not really necessary with a Jan start
1099 Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rates (W-2 Pay Packages available upon request)
Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application.
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Benefits Include:
Competitive 1099 Pay Packages
A+ rated Malpractice Insurance Carrier, including tail coverage
Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit
Robust Referral Bonus Program
24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
Dedicated recruiter for all assignment needs
Dedicated in-house credentialing and compliance team
Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable
Access to discounts on travel, entertainment, and retail via PerkSpot
**VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply**
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