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

LocumTenens.com; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 277,000 - 387,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking an experienced gastroenterologist for an inpatient assignment in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The physician will provide 24-hour on-site coverage with an average of 20 inpatients daily, performing rounds and managing consults.

ERCP proficiency is required; APP support is available to assist with operations throughout each coverage period. The assignment is locum tenens with inpatient focus.

Qualifications

• MD with board certification in gastroenterology.
• Experience providing inpatient gastroenterology coverage.
• ERCP proficiency required for this assignment.

Responsibilities

• Rounding and managing inpatient consults.
• Performing procedures, including ERCP.
• Coordinate with APP support for clinical operations on-site.

Skills

Inpatient care

ERCP proficiency

Education

Board Certification

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

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