Gastroenterology Physician

Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: Ongoing (specific coverage blocks available)
Schedule:

• Monday Friday: 9-hour day shifts (8 billable hours)
• Night call: 15-hour overnight call
• Weekend call: 24-hour coverage
• Combination of clinical + call coverage

• Mix of inpatient and outpatient care
• Established and well-supported Endoscopy Unit
• Approximately 12 patients per day (procedures-focused)
• No admissions required (hospitalists handle admissions)
• Provider responsible for documentation and follow-up communication

• Perform a wide range of GI procedures including:
  • Upper and lower endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy (with biopsy and polyp removal)
  • ERCP (required)
  • PEG placement
  • Esophageal dilation/manometry
  • Sigmoidoscopy and small bowel biopsy
• Inpatient rounding and outpatient procedural care
• Participate in call coverage (beeper call, 20-minute response time)
• Collaborate with nursing staff on patient follow-up and care plans

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Active state license required at time of submission
• ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications required
• ERCP experience required
• Ability to provide full block coverage (no partial availability)

• Level II Trauma facility
• Dedicated Endoscopy suites (4 procedure rooms)
• EMR: Cerner, Athena
• Strong, experienced clinical and support staff