Gastroenterologist

Adelphi Medical Staffing; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Potsdam, NY is seeking a Gastroenterologist for a locum tenens assignment. The physician will provide 24-hour call coverage and perform EGD/colonoscopy, PEG tube placement, and esophageal dilation in a hospital setting.

Active NY license and board certification in Gastroenterology are required, with Epic EMR experience preferred. Coverage Dec 07, 2026 to Jun 07, 2027, with weekday clinic and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Active NY State Medical License required.
• Board Certification in Gastroenterology required.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) certification required.
• Experience with inpatient and outpatient GI services.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour call coverage for GI patients.
• Perform upper and lower endoscopies (EGD, colonoscopy).
• Perform PEG tube placement and esophageal dilation.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient GI consultations.
• Complete documentation and administrative tasks.

Skills

Call coverage

GI consultations

Endoscopy procedures

Epic EMR

Education

Active NY State Medical License

Board Certification in Gastroenterology

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Potsdam, United States

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8am – 4pm
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Mon – Sun, 24-hour call

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: Y-MD-3497471
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Potsdam, NY
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Dec 07, 2026 – Jun 07, 2027
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8am – 4pm
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Mon – Sun, 24-hour call

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: 15-20 patients per day
• Case Mix: General Gastroenterology

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• PEG Tube Placement
• Esophageal Dilation
• Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
• Lower Endoscopy (Colonoscopy)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active NY State License
• Board: Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS (AHA or RQI)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in the last 2 years
• Other Qualifications: Epic experience required; no residents or fellows

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide 24-hour call coverage including office and procedure duties
• Perform upper and lower endoscopies (EGD, colonoscopy)
• Perform PEG tube placement and esophageal dilation
• Manage inpatient and outpatient GI consultations
• Complete documentation and administrative tasks