Locums - Kingsport, Tennessee, Gastroenterology Opening (IMLC Accepted)
Start Date:June 22, 2026
Assignment Duration:Ongoing coverage through January 2028
Schedule Details:
Monday 7:00 AM EST - Monday 7:00 AM EST
Provider onsite approximately 8-10 hours per day
Monday-Friday scheduled coverage with weekend call included
Night call responsibilities include:Beeper coverage24-hour weekend call
Rarely called back onsite after hours; most after-hours responsibilities are phone consults
All shifts run:7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Coverage Dates Needed:
June 22, 2026 - June 29, 2026July 6, 2026 - July 13, 2026July 20, 2026 - July 27, 2026August 8, 2026 - August 9, 2026August 23, 2026 - August 24, 2026September 14, 2026 - October 12, 2026October 25, 2026 - November 2, 2026November 9, 2026 - November 30, 2026December 7, 2026 - January 18, 2027February 1, 2027 - February 15, 2027March 29, 2027 - April 12, 2027April 26, 2027 - May 10, 2027May 24, 2027 - June 7, 2027June 21, 2027 - July 5, 2027July 19, 2027 - August 9, 2027August 23, 2027 - August 30, 2027September 20, 2027 - October 4, 2027October 18, 2027 - November 1, 2027November 15, 2027 - November 29, 2027December 13, 2027 - January 3, 2028
Amount of Coverage Needed:2 locations each week (Bristol and Kingsport)
Call Requirements:24-hour call required each day within confirmed assignment
Setting:
Hospital-based practiceEndoscopy Suite and OR coverage
Facility Details:
Kingsport bed capacity: 345Bristol bed capacity: 348
Department Description:
Main OR / Endo Suite (Kingsport)Endo Suite (Bristol)
Patient Population:Adults, with occasional patients younger than 18
Patient Volume:
Consult volume variesAverage 5-6 procedures per 24-hour call shiftEstimated procedure volume approximately 7-8 procedures per day
Support Staff:
Supporting OR staffIn-house Endoscopy nurses
Procedures:
General Gastroenterology proceduresERCP requiredMay assist with rounding as neededFlexibility around EUS scheduling and procedures availableBlocked time available in the endoscopy suite
Special Equipment:
Olympus equipmentAdditional details available upon request
EMR:EPIC
EMR experience preferred
Requirements:
Board Certified Gastroenterology - RequiredActive Tennessee license - RequiredIMLC acceptedLicense must be active prior to confirming datesACLS - RequiredBLS - RequiredERCP - RequiredMust be well experienced in all General GI and ERCP cases and procedures
Team Structure:
Requesting 1 PhysicianProvider will work 1:1 with an APP
What is great about Tennessee:Tennessee offers a great blend of scenic beauty, welcoming communities, and vibrant culture. Kingsport is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and offers easy access to hiking, lakes, fishing, and outdoor recreation year-round. Providers often enjoy the relaxed pace of East Tennessee living along with great local dining, music, and quick access to Bristol, Johnson City, and the surrounding mountain region.
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