Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in SiouxCity,Iowa

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Maxwell (IA); On-site; USD 277,000 - 461,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC seeks an experienced gastroenterologist for inpatient coverage on a day-shift with 24-hour on-site call, 10 days per month. The assignment requires board certification in Gastroenterology and includes substantial procedural work, including ERCP when available.

The facility supports adult patients with on-site resources and physician/APP backing to ensure seamless continuity of care during every coverage period.

Qualifications

• Inpatient gastroenterology coverage and rounding obligations.
• Manage consults and coordinate care in an inpatient setting.
• ERCP experience is preferred for this assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient gastroenterology coverage on a day shift with 24-hour call.
• Perform procedures; approximately half of the case load is procedural.
• Coordinate with on-site support to ensure continuous patient care during coverage periods.

Skills

Inpatient care

Procedural work

ERCP experience

Education

Board certification in Gastroenterology

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-226655-MD-IA
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: Ongoing, 10 days per month
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This inpatient facility maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support gastroenterology locum tenens coverage. The facility is structured to ensure continuity of specialized care for an adult patient population, with physician support and pending APP support available to assist with clinical operations. On-site resources are in place to facilitate coordinated patient care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

The area offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of cultural, recreational, and historical attractions suited to varied interests. Interactive and history museums, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center along the Missouri Riverfront, and an art center with rotating exhibits provide cultural options, while over two miles of hiking trails at nearby nature areas and Stone State Park offer outdoor recreation. Sports enthusiasts may attend minor league baseball, indoor football, and hockey games, and golf courses within 20 miles of downtown provide additional options. Walking tours, a farmers market, and a juried art festival held on Labor Day weekend further reflect the area's cultural offerings for clinicians during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

The gastroenterologist will provide inpatient gastroenterology coverage on a day shift basis with call and 24-hour call responsibilities at this on-site facility, with a schedule of 10 days per month. Clinical responsibilities include inpatient rounding, managing consults, and performing procedures, with approximately 50% of the assignment dedicated to procedural work; ERCP experience is preferred. Call coverage is a required component of this locum tenens engagement, structured on a 24-hour call schedule. Board certification in Gastroenterology is required for all clinicians considered for this role.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 15-20 PPD at each site
• Support Staff: Physician, pending APP support
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: 24hr call
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No