Gastroenterology Physician Locum Tenens Northampton, MA
Position Overview
Seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist (MD/DO) for a locum tenens opportunity in Northampton, Massachusetts, beginning January 1, 2027.
The physician will provide hospital-based gastroenterology services, including inpatient rounding, upper and lower endoscopies, colonoscopies, and general GI procedures.
Coverage includes weekday shifts with required night call or optional weekend call. The physician will work alongside Physician Assistant (PA) support and provide care to adult and pediatric patients.
Compensation:
Hourly: $485/hr
Overtime: $485/hr
Holiday: $680/hr
24-Hour Call: $3175 per 24 hours
Night Call: $485/shift
Assignment Details
Specialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Northampton, MA
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: January 1, 2027
Initial End Date: March 31, 2027
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks, With Potential Extension
Positions Available: 1
Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital
EMR: Epic
Call Requirements: Weeknight Call or Weekend Call
Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 Days
Schedule
Weekday Coverage
Monday Friday
7:00 AM 5:00 PM
10-Hour Day Shifts
Morning Inpatient Rounding
Additional GI Procedures as Needed
Weeknight Call
Monday Thursday
5:00 PM 7:00 AM
Physician Typically Serves as Second Call With PA Support
Additional Calls May Occur Between 4:00 PM 8:00 PM Due to Limited PA Coverage
Optional Weekend Call
Friday 3:00 PM Monday 7:00 AM
Weekend Call Available as an Alternative Coverage Arrangement
Minimum Commitment: Weekday Coverage or Weekend Call
Dates Requiring Coverage
January 1 8, 2027
January , 2027
February 5 12, 2027
March 26 April 2, 2027
Additional Ongoing Dates May Be Available
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Hospital-Based Gastroenterology Care
Perform Daily Inpatient Rounding
Evaluate New GI Consultations
Perform Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopies
Perform Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopies
Perform Colonoscopies
Manage Routine and General Gastroenterology Cases
Complete Add-On Procedures as Needed
Evaluate and Manage Acute Gastrointestinal Conditions
Review Diagnostic Findings and Develop Treatment Plans
Provide On-Call Gastroenterology Consultation
Coordinate Care With Physician Assistants and Hospital Staff
Maintain Accurate Documentation in Epic
Procedures and Clinical Environment
Required Procedures: Upper and Lower Endoscopy, Colonoscopy
Additional Cases: General Gastroenterology Procedures
Endoscopy Equipment: Olympus Q190 Scopes
Sedation: Propofol Used Routinely; Conscious Sedation Available
Patient Population: Adults and Pediatric Patients
Clinical Support: Physician Assistant Coverage
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based Gastroenterology
Requirements
Board Certification in Gastroenterology Required
Active Massachusetts Medical License Required
Minimum 1 Year of Gastroenterology Experience Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Gastroenterology Preferred
BLS Certification Required
Active DEA Registration Required
Epic EMR Experience Required
Proficiency in Upper and Lower Endoscopy
Experience Performing Colonoscopies
Ability to Manage General Gastroenterology Cases
Experience With Inpatient GI Consultations and Rounding
Ability to Provide Weeknight or Weekend Call Coverage
Experience Managing Adult GI Patients
Pediatric Gastroenterology Experience Preferred Based on Case Mix
Strong Clinical Judgment and Procedural Skills
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Gastroenterology Board Certification
Active Massachusetts Medical License
BLS Certification
Active DEA Registration
Documentation of Gastroenterology Clinical Experience
Epic EMR Experience Confirmation
Confirmation of Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Proficiency
Provider Name and NPI for Clearance
Available Coverage Dates
Confirmation of Weekday or Weekend Call Availability
Credentialing
Estimated Timeframe: 90 Days
Active Massachusetts Medical License Required
Gastroenterology Board Certification Verification
BLS and DEA Verification
Clinical Experience and Procedural Competency Review
Hospital Privileging Required
Orientation Provided Before Assignment
