Gastroenterology Physician

This locum Gastroenterology physician opportunity is an inpatient-focused, 24-hour call position covering GI consultations, hospital rounding, inpatient procedures, and emergency department call. The role is best suited for a GI specialist comfortable with bread-and-butter gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy, with ERCP strongly preferred and often required. This is an ongoing assignment until a permanent provider is hired, offering robust daily call compensation and support from dedicated inpatient APPs.

Dates / Schedule

• Start Date: ASAP


• Duration: Ongoing until permanent replacement is found


• Specific Coverage Need: 5/26 6/1 (General GI may be considered for these dates)


• Schedule: 24-hour call coverage


• Setting: Inpatient/Hospital-based


• Daily Expectation: Approximately 6 8 hours in hospital per day
  
  

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour GI call coverage including inpatient rounds, consultations, and ED call


• Perform bread-and-butter inpatient GI procedures and endoscopy


• ERCP highly preferred/required for most coverage needs


• Manage patients per day


• Average admissions: Approximately 10 per night


• Use Epic EMR for patient care and documentation


• Work alongside 3 dedicated inpatient APPs who assist in endoscopy, floors, and ED


• Coverage due to recruitment for full-time GI physician

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology required


• Kentucky medical license highly preferred; IMLC accepted


• ERCP required (must be clearly stated on submission)


• Bread-and-butter endoscopy competency required


• ACLS certification required


• DEA certification required


• Clean malpractice history highly preferred for expedited privileges


• Availability at time of name clear required


• Self-Query NPDB report within 30 days of presentation required


• Ability to secure expedited privileges quickly due to urgent coverage need