We are seeking a Board Certified Gastroenterologist for an ongoing locum opportunity in Cooperstown, New York. This assignment is primarily call coverage with limited onsite weekend responsibilities, a manageable inpatient volume, and no clinic obligations.
Assignment Details - Start: November 2026
- Initial coverage:
- November , 2026
- December 4 8, 2026
- December , 2026
- Ongoing coverage every fourth week
- Open-ended assignment
- Urgent need
Schedule - Friday 8:00 AM Friday 8:00 AM
- Call coverage only
- No clinic responsibilities
- Telephone call coverage
- Procedures and inpatient consults: 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
- APC takes first call during weekday day shifts
- Attending takes first call on weekends
- Weekend onsite presence required only for urgent procedures
Practice Setting - Hospital-based Gastroenterology
- Epic EMR
Clinical Responsibilities - Inpatient Gastroenterology consults
- Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Urgent GI procedures as needed
- Approximately 3 inpatient consults per day
- Average of 8 daytime procedures
- Limited weekend procedural volume
Requirements - MD or DO
- Board Certified in Gastroenterology
- Active New York medical license required
- Endoscopy and colonoscopy proficiency required
Credentialing - Approximately 90 days
- Orientation must be completed prior to the first scheduled shift
Ideal Candidate An experienced Gastroenterologist seeking flexible call coverage with low overnight callback volume, no clinic responsibilities, and strong weekday APP support.
