Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in SouthernAlabama

LocumTenens.com; Clanton (AL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a gastroenterologist for an inpatient assignment in Alabama. The physician will cover a 24-hour shift, with rounds and inpatient consults, and will work alongside APP support and other physicians. This locum tenens role emphasizes continuity of care in a busy inpatient GI service.

Call is required daily; procedures add-ons average 6–10 per day; total census typically 30–40 patients. On-site facility with a supportive team and established protocols.

Qualifications

• Board certification in gastroenterology is required.
• Inpatient gastroenterology coverage with shift work.
• Experience with inpatient consults and procedure add-ons is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rounding on inpatients and managing GI consults (avg 16–20/day).
• Perform procedure add-ons (6–10/day) depending on census.
• Total service census commonly 30–40 patients; call coverage 7 days.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Inpatient care

Rounding

Procedures

Education

Board-certified GI physician

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-225848-MD-AL
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: January 2027 - Ongoing
• Shift Type: 24-Hour Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This health system facility 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 and physician colleagues available to assist with clinical operations during periods of elevated census. The facility supports a collaborative team model in which additional coverage resources are engaged when inpatient procedure and consult volume requires it.

About the Facility Location

This region offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and recreational activities, including water-based recreation, cultural attractions, and historical sites. Dining, live music venues, and local culinary options are available throughout the area, providing a well-rounded experience for clinicians during time away from clinical responsibilities. The region also features year-round activities suitable for families and individuals alike.

About the Clinician's Workday

The gastroenterologist will provide inpatient gastroenterology coverage on a 24-hour shift basis, Monday through Sunday, at this on-site facility. Clinical responsibilities include rounding, managing inpatient consults averaging 16-20 per day, and performing procedure add-ons ranging from 6-10 per day depending on census, with a total service census of 30-40 patients at times. An APP is assigned to work alongside the physician daily from approximately 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, typically seeing patients first before coordinating with the physician; additional physician colleagues and APP coverage are available to assist with procedures and consults when inpatient volume is elevated. Call coverage is a required component of this assignment for all 7 days of the shift.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: IP consults: 16-20 per day; total service census: 30-40; procedures: 6-10 per day
• Support Staff: APP (7:30 AM - 5:00 PM), additional physicians and APPs as needed
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No