Gastroenterology Physician

Atlantic General Hospital Long-Term Assignment

Atlantic General Hospital is seeking one Board-Certified Gastroenterologist for a long-term locum tenens assignment beginning May 2026 with the potential to extend through the end of the year and beyond.

This is a procedures-focused role with inpatient responsibilities and call coverage. The hospital is looking for a full-time locum only and will not split the schedule.

Position Highlights

• Start Date: May 4, 2026

• Assignment Length: Long-term (May December, potential extension)

• Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours + call

• Setting: Inpatient procedural coverage

• EMR: Epic

• Stroke Certified Hospital

Clinical Details

• Procedures: procedures per day

• No outpatient clinic

• Call & rounding required

• Call: Beeper call, approx. 1:4

  • 15% callback rate

  • 15-minute response time

  • Phone consults and occasional admissions

Skills & Procedures

• Upper & lower endoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)

• Colonoscopy (with biopsy and polypectomy)

• ERCP (diagnostic & therapeutic)- preferred and paid at a premium

• PEG placement

• Esophageal dilation/manometry

• Small bowel biopsy
  

• Management of GI bleeding and variceal injections

Schedule Expectations

• Monday Friday procedures

• One weekend of call per month

• Full-time commitment only
  

Staffing & Support

• RN support available

• No supervision of APPs required

• No resident or teaching responsibilities

Requirements

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology

• Active Maryland license or IMLC

• BLS required

• Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60 days

Travel

• Nearest airport: Salisbury Ocean City (SBY)

• Lodging typically arranged near the facility