What does a Physician - GI Inpatient at CHRISTUS Health do?

A Physician - GI Inpatient at CHRISTUS Health is responsible for the following: Manage 15-18 inpatient patients daily including admissions, care, and discharges; Provide inpatient GI consults for patients with gastrointestinal conditions; Engage with a 10-bed closed ICU and an 11-bed Progressive Care Unit; and Perform GI procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, and ERCP.

What are the requirements for this Physician - GI Inpatient role?

To qualify for the Physician - GI Inpatient at CHRISTUS Health position, applicants should have: 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; and Comfortable managing ICU-level patients and procedural GI care.

Where is the Physician - GI Inpatient role at CHRISTUS Health located?

Physician - GI Inpatient at CHRISTUS Health is based in 1336, College Street, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, 77701, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Physician - GI Inpatient job remote, hybrid, or on-site?

CHRISTUS Health has listed this Physician - GI Inpatient role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Physician - GI Inpatient role?

Candidates for Physician - GI Inpatient at CHRISTUS Health should have mid level.

What skills do you need for the Physician - GI Inpatient role at CHRISTUS Health?

Key skills for Physician - GI Inpatient at CHRISTUS Health include Epic; Colonoscopy; Ercp; Eus; Gastroenterology; Internal Medicine; and Icu.

What category does the Physician - GI Inpatient role belong to?

Physician - GI Inpatient at CHRISTUS Health is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.

Inpatient Gastroenterologist — Beaumont, TX at CHRISTUS

About the Team

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit healthcare system serving the community for over 117 years. Guided by the values of the founding Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. We are a fully integrated delivery system featuring two inpatient hospitals, a short-stay surgical hospital, and 27 points of access. As the region's only Level III Trauma Center, we are a leader in outpatient services, cardiology, oncology, neurology, and emergency care.

At CHRISTUS Health, our people are our greatest asset. We are united in our mission to deliver exceptional care to all, regardless of economic background. This position anchors a new permanent inpatient Gastroenterology service model, building upon a foundation of dedicated support staff including RNs, LVNs, endoscopy nurses, and anesthesia teams.

About the Role

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Inpatient Gastroenterologist to join our esteemed team in Beaumont, TX. In this role, you will manage a patient volume of 15-18 patients daily, overseeing admissions, daily care, and discharges. You will provide critical inpatient GI consultations, often collaborating with intensivists and other specialists to care for patients in our 10-bed closed ICU and 11-bed Progressive Care Unit.

Your clinical focus will include performing essential GI procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, and ERCP. While advanced procedures like EUS are not currently supported, you will work alongside a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who will support consults, allowing you to focus on procedural care. You will utilize the Epic EMR system and work within a supportive environment that includes clinic scribes.

The schedule operates on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off model. Weekend coverage is required, involving rounds followed by home call. Night call is reserved for emergencies, and holiday coverage is shared equally among providers. This role offers a balanced professional and personal lifestyle, designed to support both experienced physicians and new graduates.

Community and Location

Beaumont offers a comfortable, budget-friendly lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to larger Texas cities. Situated just over an hour from Houston, the city provides easy access to a major metropolitan area with diverse dining, shopping, and entertainment options. It is 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, ensuring easy travel to surrounding areas.

Hiring Process

If you are interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you. You can self-schedule a conversation using our Calendly link or send your CV directly to Keely Peirce, Physician Recruiter.

Equal Opportunity

CHRISTUS Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. For assistance with the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.

Work location

Work model: On-site

1336, College Street, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, 77701, United States

Beaumont, Texas

Key Responsibilities

check_circleManage 15-18 inpatient patients daily including admissions, care, and discharges
check_circleProvide inpatient GI consults for patients with gastrointestinal conditions
check_circleEngage with a 10-bed closed ICU and an 11-bed Progressive Care Unit
check_circlePerform GI procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, and ERCP
check_circleManage ICU-level patients and provide procedural GI care
check_circleParticipate in weekend rounds and home call for emergency coverage

Requirements

verifiedDoctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
verifiedCompletion of Internal Medicine residency and GI fellowship
verifiedBoard-Certified or Board-Eligible in Gastroenterology
verifiedComfortable managing ICU-level patients and procedural GI care

Nice to Have

Contact via email (keely.peirce@christushealth.org) is preferred over phone.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleRelocation and sign-on bonuscheck_circleQuality bonuscheck_circleCME allowancecheck_circleMalpractice insurance with tail coverageRetirement plan with employer match

Physician - GI Inpatient