CHI St. Lukes 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.
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
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
ACLS
Board Certified
Board Eligible
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Texas