Locum Tenens Gastroenterology Physician

Quick Facts

• Specialty: Gastroenterology
• Setting: Acute care hospital
• Schedule: 5 days/week, 07:30–16:00; scheduled coverage with on-call required
• Assignment length: 39 weeks
• Start date: 01/04/27
• Pay: $375/hr–$450/hr

Description

Locum tenens Gastroenterology Physician role in an acute care hospital, providing scheduled coverage plus required on-call. You will diagnose and treat adult digestive disorders, including performing endoscopic procedures as applicable and managing ongoing care. Pay is listed at $375/hr–$450/hr, with travel/lodging, malpractice coverage, and credentialing/licensing support.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat digestive system disorders
• Take comprehensive patient histories and perform physical examinations
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., endoscopies, X-rays, CT scans, blood tests)
• Perform endoscopic procedures to diagnose and treat conditions (within scope of practice)
• Develop and implement treatment plans and manage chronic conditions
• Coordinate care with surgeons, radiologists, and other specialists
• Educate patients on digestive health and disease prevention
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Stay current with gastroenterology advancements through continuing education

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Internal medicine residency accredited by ACGME or AOA
• Board certification in gastroenterology (ABIM or AOA)
• Active and unrestricted New York medical license
• Gastroenterology fellowship training (preferred, depending on the position)
• At least 1 year of gastroenterology experience in a clinical or hospital setting (preferred)

Benefits

• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay
• Dedicated application and assignment support
• In-house credentialing and licensing teams
• Travel and lodging coverage
• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support