Job Title: Locum Gastroenterologist - Inpatient Care in Lakewood, CO
Why Join This Opportunity?Join a leading facility in Lakewood, Colorado, providing flexible schedules with ongoing coverage into 2025. Enjoy competitive pay, including on-call and holiday rates, and work in a Level 1 Trauma Center with a dynamic GI team. Immediate start available for December coverage apply now to secure your spot!
Quick Facts:
- Location: 11600 West 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228
- Start Date: 12/08/2025
- End Date: Ongoing into 2025 (potential for extension)
- Shift: 24-hour call shifts, ending at 7 AM the following day
- Schedule: 5-7 days per month
- Hours per Week: Flexible, based on scheduling
- Employment Type: Locum/Travel Physician
- License/Certifications: Colorado Medical License or IMLC required
- Experience: 3+ years in Gastroenterology, ERCP experience preferred
Pay & Benefits:
- Pay Rate: $0.00/hour (compensation discussed upon application)
- Orientation: $262.50 (half the hourly rate), after 8 hours
- On-Call Pay: Up to $5,200 per 24-hour shift; holiday call up to $7,800
- Callback Pay: $525/hour for patient contact hours, plus pro-rated holiday rates
- Benefits: Pay package discussed upon application
What You'll Do:
- Conduct inpatient GI consultations and procedures, including ERCP, EUS, and endoscopy
- Manage GI bleeds and evaluate GI-related problems in a Level 1 Trauma setting
- Collaborate with hospital staff in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Support hospital on-call services, providing expert gastroenterology care
- Adhere to hospital EMR protocols (Epic) and documentation standards
- Provide coverage for gaps and planned breaks, ensuring seamless patient care
What You Need:
- Medical license in Colorado or active IMLC
- Minimum 3 years of GI experience with competency in ERCP
- Strong procedural skills: ERCP, EUS, endoscopy
- Ability to work 24-hour call shifts
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
About the Assignment:
This assignment involves inpatient gastroenterology services at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Lakewood, CO. The facility handles adult and geriatric patients, with a focus on GI emergencies, bleeding, and complex diagnostics. Support staff is not available onsite; hence, your expertise will be vital in managing patient care during your shifts.
Compliance:VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply
