Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Western Virginia

LocumTenens.com; Virginia; On-site; USD 129,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a board-certified Gastroenterologist for a locums assignment in Virginia. The physician will provide clinic-based gastroenterology coverage on a day shift (8:00 AM–5:00 PM), on-site at the facility, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities include managing adult patients with conditions such as IBD, liver disease, GERD, fatty liver, anemia, dysphagia, and PEG tube management following established protocols. No call coverage or rounding is required.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Gastroenterology is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinic-based gastroenterology coverage on a day shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, on-site.
• Manage adult patients with IBD, liver disease, GERD, fatty liver, anemia, dysphagia, and PEG tube management per facility protocols.
• No call coverage and no rounding are required.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-224513-MD-VA
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: January - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient; Outpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This clinic-based 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.

About the Facility Location

Virginia's Western Highlands offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural pursuits suited to varied interests. Outdoor activities include hiking, fishing, biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and stargazing, with notable destinations such as Shenandoah National Park, Luray Caverns, and Grayson Highlands State Park available to explore. The area also provides opportunities in the arts, dining, shopping, and music, allowing clinicians to engage with both the natural landscape and local culture during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

The gastroenterologist will provide clinic-based gastroenterology coverage on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at this on-site facility. Clinical responsibilities include managing adult patients with conditions such as IBD, liver disease, GERD, fatty liver, anemia, dysphagia, and PEG tube management in accordance with established facility protocols. No call coverage and no rounding are required for this locum tenens assignment. Board certification in Gastroenterology is required.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: 1 GI physician locums
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No