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:
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