Gastroenterology Physician

Description

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologist for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity beginning July 2026. This hospital-based assignment includes a combination of scheduled procedures, inpatient consults, rounding, clinic coverage, and call responsibilities. Providers will work alongside onsite anesthesia support and additional clinical staff in a collaborative environment serving adult patients.

This assignment requires coverage for designated week-long blocks throughout the year, with ongoing opportunities available.

About the facility

• Acute Care Hospital
• 132-bed hospital
• Adult patient population (18+)
• Epic EMR system
• Onsite anesthesia support
• PA support available for daytime rounding assistance
• IT support and provider service line available 24/7
• Procedures primarily scheduled in morning blocks
• Inpatient rounding and consults performed in afternoons
• ER consult coverage required
• No EUS or ERCP procedures required

Procedure Expectations:

• Typically 4 5 scheduled procedures daily plus add-ons
• Providers assigned only to procedures may complete 8 9 cases per day
• Clinic visits scheduled approximately every 40 minutes during office sessions

Compensation:

Pay Rate: Details can be discussed further after applying to the job posting.

Travel expenses reimbursed, including:

• Mileage
• Rental car
• Hotel
• Flight

Malpractice Covered

Additional Compensation Information:

• Separate callback, night call, and 24-hour call rates available
• Temporary privileges available with clean file
  

Job Responsibilities

• Perform gastroenterology procedures in hospital setting
• Manage inpatient consults and hospital rounding
• Provide outpatient clinic coverage as scheduled
• Respond to ER consults and GI-related inpatient needs
• Participate in weeknight beeper call and weekend 24-hour call coverage
• Document patient care using Epic EMR
• Collaborate with anesthesia and multidisciplinary support teams

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
• Active Pennsylvania license required or IMLC LOQ in hand
• DEA required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Ability to manage inpatient and procedural gastroenterology cases independently

Working Hours

• Start Date: July 13, 2026
• Ongoing assignment
• Coverage need: Approximately 2 weeks per month

Coverage Blocks Include:

• July 13 July 18
• September 28 October 3
• November 2 November 7
• December 20 December 28

Schedule Details:

• Monday Friday: 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
• Weeknight beeper call required
• Saturday/Sunday: 24-hour call (7:00 AM 7:00 AM)
• Morning procedures generally scheduled 7:30 AM 12:00 PM
• Inpatient rounding and consults completed in afternoons

Credentialing timeframe:

• Approximately 90 days

Skills

• General gastroenterology procedures
• Inpatient consult management
• Hospital rounding and acute GI care
• Endoscopy workflow management
• Emergency GI consult response
• Epic EMR proficiency
• Strong procedural and clinical decision-making skills
• Collaborative multidisciplinary communication