Gastroenterology

Job ID: ORD-228990-MD-TX

Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Jacksonville, Texas

Posted Today Jacksonville, Texas Locum Tenens MD
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This job at a glance

  • Dates needed: January 11, 2017 - Ongoing
  • Shift type: Day Shift
  • Assignment type: Clinic;OR
  • Call required: No
  • Board certification required: Yes

Job description

About the facility

This health system maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support gastroenterology locum tenens coverage across clinic and endoscopy suite settings. The facility is structured to ensure continuity of specialized care for an adult patient population, with on-site resources in place to facilitate coordinated gastroenterology service delivery. Established workflows support both clinic-based and procedural coverage throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the facility location

The area offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Notable destinations include Love's Lookout Scenic Park, which provides views of the surrounding landscape, and Lake Jacksonville, a spring-fed lake that supports fishing, boating, and camping. The Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari allows visitors to observe exotic wildlife from their vehicles, while off-road parks such as Mud Creek Off-Road Park and River Run ATV Park cater to those seeking trail riding and adventure. Cultural offerings include the Vanishing Texana Museum, which houses regional artifacts, and the Texas Basket Company, alongside annual events that reflect the area's agricultural heritage.

About the clinician's workday

The gastroenterologist will provide general GI coverage across clinic and endoscopy suite settings on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The weekly schedule is structured with 1-2 clinic days and 2-4 procedural days in the endoscopy suite, with an expected volume of 20-25 patient visits per day and 15-17 procedures per day. All clinical activities are limited to general gastroenterology, with no call coverage required for this assignment. Clinical documentation is maintained through the EPIC EMR system, and a 45-day credentialing timeline is anticipated.

Additional job details
  • Case load/PPD: 20-25 patient visits per day; 15-17 procedures per day
  • Patient population: Adults
  • Location type: On-Site
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