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BAS Healthcare

Gastroenterology Physician

BAS Healthcare, Longview

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Location:
Longview, TX

Longview offers a vibrant East Texas lifestyle with a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. The city boasts beautiful outdoor spaces, a thriving arts scene, and is conveniently located within driving distance of Dallas and Shreveport.

Facility:
This regional medical center is a leading healthcare provider in East Texas, offering comprehensive medical services to the community. The facility is a Level 3 trauma center with state-of-the-art technology and a collaborative medical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

Opportunity:
Board Certified - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Job Details:
• Assignment dates: November 24 (7am) - December 1 (7am), 2023
• ERCP skills required - must be proficient in both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Responsibilities include inpatient consults, ED consults, and transfers
• Perform upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeder, and injection of varices
• Conduct PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) procedures
• Perform esophageal dilatation/manometry and interpretation
• Conduct small bowel biopsies
• Perform lower GI endoscopy including flexible and rigid sigmoidoscopy
• Conduct colonoscopies with biopsy and polyp excision capabilities
• Experience with liver biopsies required
• Insertion and management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube required
• EUS (Endoscopic ultrasound) preferred but not required
• Must have active Texas medical license
• ACLS certification required
• Board certification required with fellowship training
• Estimated credentialing timeframe is approximately 10 days

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.