Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Merced,California

LocumTenens.com; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a board-certified gastroenterologist to cover an on-site 24/7 GI ED call in Fresno, CA. The assignment features ERCPs, endoscopy, colonoscopy, stent placements, and related GI procedures during ongoing coverage.

The ideal candidate has experience with GI interventions and can start ASAP, with roughly 7–15 shifts per month. EUS experience is preferred but not required; nurses and endoscopy techs support the team on site.

Qualifications

• Board-certified gastroenterologist.

Responsibilities

• This opportunity includes 24/7 GI ED call coverage.
• Procedures include ERCPs, dilation, sphincterotomy, stent placement, endoscopy, colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, bleed control, banding, EGDs, biopsies, foreign body removal, duodenal cases, polypectomies, sclerotherapy, and Bravo studies.
• EUS experience is preferred.

Skills

GI procedures

24/7 call coverage

Patient care focus

Education

MD/DO physician

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-CA Title: MD Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing, 7-15 shifts per month Shift Type: 24-Hour Call Assignment Type: OR Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This full-service acute care hospital offers comprehensive medical and surgical services, emergency care, and specialized treatment to a broad patient population. The facility maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support gastroenterology locum tenens coverage on an on-site basis. Nursing staff and endoscopy technicians are available to assist with clinical operations throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

The area offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of recreational and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Outdoor pursuits include sailing, windsurfing, and picnicking at Lake Yosemite, alongside numerous bike paths and parks throughout the area. Cultural destinations include the Applegate Park Zoo, the Merced County Courthouse Museum, the Multicultural Arts Center, and Castle Air Museum, located approximately 15 miles away. Local breweries, vineyards, and a variety of dining and nightlife venues provide additional options, and UC Merced contributes further to the area's points of interest for clinicians during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

This opportunity includes 24/7 GI ED call coverage, with procedures including ERCPs, dilation, sphincterotomy, stent placement, endoscopy, colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, bleed control, banding, EGDs, biopsies, foreign body removal, duodenal cases, polypectomies, sclerotherapy, and Bravo studies. EUS experience is preferred.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 3-7 GI consults per day
• Support Staff: Nurses and Endo technicians
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details