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Inpatient Gastroenterologist

Join the esteemed team at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Gastroenterology Associates in Beaumont, TX. This full-time position is for a board-certified or board-eligible inpatient gastroenterologist.

Job Description

• Manage 15-18 patients per day, including admissions, daily care, and discharges.
• Provide inpatient GI consults for patients with gastrointestinal conditions, often in collaboration with intensivists and other specialists.
• Engage with a 10-bed closed ICU and an 11-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Perform GI procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, and ERCP. Advanced procedures like EUS are not currently supported.
• This position will anchor a new permanent inpatient GI service model, supported by locum tenens.
• A dedicated APP will support consults, allowing the physician to focus on procedures.
• Support staff includes dedicated RNs, LVNs, endoscopy nurses, and anesthesia staff. Clinic scribes are also available.
• Utilize the Epic EMR system.
• Work schedule follows a 7 on / 7 off model with required weekend coverage; rounds followed by home call. Night call is emergency only, with holiday coverage shared equally among providers.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Completion of Internal Medicine residency and GI fellowship.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Open to both experienced physicians and new graduates.
• Comfortable managing ICU-level patients and procedural GI care.

Benefits

• Relocation and sign-on bonus.
• Physician-led organization with AI resources to reduce burnout and support work-life balance.
• Quality bonus.
• Time away from practice.
• CME allowance.
• Malpractice with tail coverage.
• Retirement with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Community Overview

Beaumont boasts a lower cost of living than larger Texas cities, allowing for a comfortable and more budget-friendly lifestyle. Situated just over an hour from Houston, Beaumont provides easy access to a major metropolitan area with diverse dining, shopping, and entertainment options. It's also close to Port Arthur and Orange, expanding local amenities. The area features reputable schools and educational institutions, making it an excellent choice for families. Beaumont is well-connected via Interstate 10, allowing easy travel to surrounding areas.