JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Physician Specialty: Gastroenterology Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Albequerque, NM 87102 Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing Shift Schedule: Mon Sun, 8a 5p (in-house rounding) On-Call Shift Schedule: Mon 7a Mon 7a (continuous 7-day beeper call blocks) Call Type: Beeper Call Ratio: 10 Call Response Time: ASAP dependent on urgency Reason for Coverage: Vacancy Unspecified (Historical) Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency COVERAGE DATES Jul 06, 2026 Jul 12, 2026 Aug 03, 2026 Aug 10, 2026 Aug 31, 2026 Sep 07, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 Oct 05, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 Nov 02, 2026 Nov 23, 2026 Nov 30, 2026 SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL Week of Jul 06, 2026: Mon Sun Week of Aug 03, 2026: Mon Sun Week of Aug 31, 2026: Mon Sun Week of Sep 28, 2026: Mon Sun Week of Oct 26, 2026: Mon Sun Week of Nov 23, 2026: Mon Sun PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 15 patients/day Admissions: 5-10 Rounding: Assigned Patients FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: Epic Support Staff: RNs: 3, PA/NPs: 3 PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: No Temporary Privileges Available: Yes REQUIRED PROCEDURES Required Colonoscopy (with biopsy, with excision of polyp) Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) Liver biopsy Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube Preferred Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, with foreign body removal, with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), with injection of varices) ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) (Diagnostic, Therapeutic, with PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy Esophageal dilatation/manometry Esophageal manometry interpretation Small Bowel biopsy Lower GI endoscopy Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible, Rigid) JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Board Certified required Licenses: Licensed in NM DEA: DEA required (must be dedicated to NM) Certifications: BLS, ACLS Fellowship: Preferred Other Qualifications: Clean background required for temporary privileges Duties & Responsibilities Provide inpatient GI rounding daily from 8a to 5p Perform advanced endoscopic procedures including ERCP and EUS Take beeper call from Monday 7a to Monday 7a, responding promptly to calls Manage inpatient admissions and assigned patients with higher acuity gastrointestinal conditions Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure continuity of care during coverage weeks
