
Gastroenterology | Physician
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Tyler, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 21, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $154
- Weekly
- $6,160
- Yearly (full-time)
- $320,320
- Start date
- 10/15/2026
This job pays about $154/hour — 19% above the median for Physician jobs in Texas ($130/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in Texas right now
- 118 open Physician jobs in Texas from 3 agencies, 3 of them in Tyler.
- Pay in these listings: $69.50 – $282/hour, median $167/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in Texas: $130/hour ($269,797/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($167/hour across 34 jobs).
Job description
Locum Tenens Gastroenterology Physician Job in Tyler, Texas
Locum tenens gastroenterologist opportunity in Tyler, TX with a busy GI service line, competitive weekly pay, and a collaborative care team. Join a respected East Texas healthcare setting and provide high-quality inpatient and procedural gastroenterology coverage for a high-demand patient population.
Job Details
- Specialty: Gastroenterology
- Position Type: Locum tenens physician
- Location: Tyler, Texas
- Start Date: 10/15/2026
- End Date: 10/21/2026
- Duration: 6 days
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $6,160 - $7,290
- Patient Volume: 5-7 patient encounters per shift
- Credentialing Timeframe: 30-60 days
- Board Certification: Required
- Nearest Airport: DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth)
Job Requirements
- MD or DO with active physician credentials
- Board certified in Gastroenterology or eligible based on facility requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in gastroenterology practice, GI consults, or procedural coverage
- Current certifications required: ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, and BLS
- Experience performing advanced GI procedures and inpatient consults
- Ability to independently manage a busy endoscopy schedule
- Willingness to complete credentialing within the outlined timeframe
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled colonoscopies in a Monday through Friday workflow
- Evaluate and manage inpatient gastroenterology consults from the prior night
- Provide GI lab coverage for follow-up services when indicated
- Perform upper and lower GI endoscopy procedures, including biopsy and polyp excision
- Support ERCP, EUS, PEG placement, liver biopsy, and other advanced GI procedures as needed
- Complete procedures such as esophageal dilation/manometry and sigmoidoscopy
- Assist with urgent GI needs and support continuity of care in a high-demand healthcare environment
Apply now to explore this locum tenens gastroenterology physician job in Tyler, Texas and join a team dedicated to exceptional patient care.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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