Physician - Gastroenterology Locum in Lakewood, CO ERCP & Inpatient Care Dec 2025 Looking for a flexible, well-compensated locum opportunity in a busy Level 1 Trauma hospital? Join a leading facility in Lakewood, Colorado, for urgent December coverage with an engaging schedule, competitive pay package, and a supportive environment for inpatient gastroenterology services. This is a great chance to work with a respected team, utilizing your ERCP skills, while enjoying minimal onsite training requirements and flexible scheduling.
Quick Facts
- Location: 11600 West 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228
- Start Date: 12/08/2025
- End Date/Duration: Ongoing into early 2025, with coverage needed for December 2025
- Shift: 24-hour call shifts (7a 7a)
- Hours/Week: Varies based on schedule (5-7 days/month)
- Employment Type: Locum/hourly assignment
- License/Certs: Colorado medical license or IMLC, current DEA, Board Certified/Eligible in Gastroenterology
- Experience: 3+ years in GI; ERCP and EUS procedure experience required
Pay & Benefits
- Rate: $0.00/hour (rate caps and additional call/callback pay discussed upon application)
- Additional Compensation:
- Orientation: $262.50 (half the hourly/callback rate, after 8 hours)
- On-call (per 24 hours): $5,200 and below (includes 8 hours gratis)
- 24-hour Holiday Call Rate: $7,800 (includes 8 hours gratis)
- Callback (per patient contact hour): $525 and below (after gratis hours)
- Holiday Callback: $787.50 (per hour, after gratis hours)
- Benefits: Pay package discussed upon application; comprehensive insurance and travel benefits available
What You ll Do
- Provide inpatient gastroenterology consultations and procedures including ERCP, EUS, and endoscopy
- Manage GI bleed evaluations, GI problems, and other related issues
- Support trauma and emergency cases in a high-volume hospital setting
- Collaborate with hospitalists and trauma teams to deliver optimal patient care
- Document thoroughly using EPIC EMR system
- Respond to urgent calls and manage patient follow-ups during on-call hours
What You Need
- Active Colorado medical license or IMLC
- Board Certified or Eligible in Gastroenterology
- Minimum of 3 years of GI experience, including ERCP procedures
- Current ability to perform ERCP, EUS, and endoscopy
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to stay at preferred hotel accommodations and adhere to hospital policies
About the Assignment
This inpatient assignment at a Level 1 Trauma center involves covering shifts with urgent December need. The facility is staffed with 24/7 trauma and intensivist support, with a diverse adult and geriatric patient population, including occasional pediatric trauma cases. Providers will engage in diagnosing and managing GI emergencies, performing advanced endoscopic procedures, and contributing to a dynamic medical team.
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