Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Jacksonville, Texas
Job Reference: ORD-228990-MD-TX | Dates: January 11, 2017 – Ongoing | Shift: Day Shift | Assignment: Clinic and OR | Call Required: No | Board Certification Required: Yes | Duration: Locums
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.
Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (day shift)
- 1–2 clinic days per week
- 2–4 procedural days in the endoscopy suite per week
- No call coverage required
Responsibilities
- Provide general gastroenterology coverage across clinic and endoscopy suite settings
- Manage 20–25 patient visits per day
- Perform 15–17 procedures per day in the endoscopy suite
- All clinical activities limited to general gastroenterology
Requirements
- Board certification required
- Experience with EPIC EMR system
- 45-day credentialing timeline anticipated
- Adult patient population
- On-site location
- Government facility: No