Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana

LocumTenens.com; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 193,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a gastroenterologist to provide inpatient coverage in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on a 24-hour call. The assignment requires ERCP proficiency, inpatient management, and board certification.

The clinician will work on-site with APP support, perform rounds, manage transfers, and contribute to a team delivering continuous care for adults.

Qualifications

• Board-certified gastroenterologist required for inpatient coverage.
• ERCP proficiency required for on-site procedures.
• Inpatient gastroenterology experience with 24-hour call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient gastroenterology coverage on a 24-hour call basis.
• Rounding, managing consults, and coordinating transfers.
• Collaborate with APP support to maintain patient care continuum.

Skills

Inpatient management

Rounding

Consults

Procedural skills

24-hour call experience

Education

MD/DO

Board certification in Gastroenterology

Tools

ERCP proficiency

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-224243-MD-IN
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:12/25 - 1/1, 7:00 AM
• Shift Type:24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This hospital maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support inpatient gastroenterology locum tenens coverage. The facility is structured to ensure continuity of specialized care for an adult patient population, with APP support available to assist with clinical operations.

About the Facility Location

Fort Wayne offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of cultural and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. The city features destinations including a zoo, a science center, a museum of art, and a botanical conservatory, alongside riverfront parks, murals, and a dynamic downtown area. Dining, shopping, outdoor activities, and entertainment options are available throughout the area, providing accessible options for clinicians during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

The gastroenterologist will provide inpatient gastroenterology coverage on a 24-hour call basis at this on-site facility, managing inpatients and transfers with an average of 20 patients per day. Clinical responsibilities include rounding, managing consults, and performing procedures; ERCP proficiency is required for this assignment. APP support is available to assist with clinical operations throughout each assigned coverage period.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:20 PPD
• Support Staff:APP support
• Patient Population:Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule:24 Hour Call
• Location Type:On-Site
• Government:No