Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Kearney, Nebraska

LocumTenens.com; Broken Bow (NE); On-site; USD 276,000 - 413,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking an inpatient gastroenterologist for a locum tenens assignment in Broken Bow, Nebraska. The position involves 24-hour call coverage with daily endoscopy duties and consults in an inpatient setting.

Clinicians will work with hospitalists and APP support, managing 6-8 inpatients daily and 1-2 new consults per day, with endoscopies and PEG placements during coverage periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient gastroenterology consultations on a 24-hour call basis.
• Perform 6-8 scheduled endoscopies daily, plus EGDs, colonoscopies, and PEG placements.
• APP support assists with clinical operations during coverage periods.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-228985-MD-NE
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:Feb 01, 2027 - Feb 08, 2027; Mar 19, 2027 - Mar 28, 2027
• Shift Type:24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Negotiable
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This facility operates as a regional referral center and Level II Trauma Center, providing comprehensive medical services, advanced surgical care, and specialized treatment to patients across the service area. The facility maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support inpatient gastroenterology locum tenens coverage. On-site resources are in place to facilitate coordinated gastroenterology care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

The area surrounding this assignment offers clinicians access to a range of cultural, recreational, and community attractions suited to varied interests. Notable landmarks include the Archway, a monument spanning I-80 that features exhibits on American westward expansion from the Oregon Trail era through the mid-20th century. Recreational and cultural options include hockey with the Tri-City Storm, volleyball tournaments, live music venues, trivia nights, and performing arts events. The University of Nebraska at Kearney contributes to the community through athletic programs, planetarium shows, and performing arts offerings, providing clinicians with accessible options during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide inpatient gastroenterology consultations on a 24-hour call basis, managing an average daily census of 6-8 patients with 1-2 new consults per day; hospitalists are responsible for admissions and discharges. Daily responsibilities include performing approximately 6-8 scheduled endoscopies, followed by inpatient add-on procedures such as EGDs, colonoscopies, and PEG tube placements. APP support is available to assist with clinical operations throughout each assigned coverage period.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:6-8 inpatients daily; 1-2 new consults per day; approximately 6-8 scheduled endoscopies per day
• Support Staff:APP
• Patient Population:Adults
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:No
• Government:No