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

LocumTenens.com; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 234,000 - 289,000; Part time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a board-certified gastroenterologist for inpatient coverage on a 24-hour call basis at an on-site facility in the United States. The clinician will manage inpatient gastroenterology patients, perform procedures including ERCP, and coordinate with APP support to ensure smooth operations during the assignment.

Responsibilities include rounding, consult management, and transfers for adults in a high-demand locum tenens setting.

Qualifications

• Board certification in gastroenterology required.
• ERCP proficiency required.
• Inpatient hospital coverage with 24-hour call.
• Adult patient population on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Rounding and managing consults for inpatients.
• Performing gastroenterology procedures including ERCP.
• Coordinate with APP support for operations.
• On-site coverage during assigned shifts.

Skills

ERCP proficiency

Inpatient gastroenterology

Board certification

Job description

This Job at a GlanceJob Reference Id: ORD-MD-INTitle: MD Dates Needed: 12/25 - 1/1, 7:00 AMShift Type: 24-Hour CallAssignment Type: InpatientCall Required: YesBoard Certification Required: YesJob 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 PPDSupport Staff: APP supportPatient Population: AdultsCall Ratio/Schedule: 24 Hour CallLocation Type: On-SiteGovernment: No