Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at FacilityinPortland,Oregon

LocumTenens.com; La Pine (OR); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking an experienced Gastroenterologist to cover outpatient services in Portland, Oregon, beginning January 2027. The role is a full-time locum tenens assignment at an on-site facility, with a standard day shift schedule.

The clinician will provide outpatient GI coverage, perform endoscopy on designated days, and see clinic visits on others. No call is required, and board certification in Gastroenterology is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Gastroenterology board certification is required.
• Outpatient care and endoscopy experience preferred.
• Flexibility for locum tenens assignments starting January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient gastroenterology coverage on a day shift schedule.
• Typical workweek: 36–40 patient-facing hours, Mon–Fri.
• Perform ~15 endoscopy procedures on endoscopy days or 15–18 clinic visits on clinic days.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Endoscopy

Outpatient care

Education

Board certification in Gastroenterology

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-OR

Title: MD

Dates Needed: January 2027 - Ongoing

Shift Type: Day Shift

Assignment Type: Outpatient;Clinic

Call Required: No

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This outpatient facility maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support clinic-based and procedural gastroenterology locum tenens coverage. The facility is structured to ensure continuity of specialized care for an adult patient population, operating exclusively in an outpatient setting with no call requirements. Full-time locum tenens gastroenterology coverage is sought beginning January 2027 on an ongoing basis, with openness to multiple candidates to meet this need.

About the Facility Location

Portland, Oregon offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural activities suited to varied interests. Outdoor pursuits include hiking in Forest Park, exploring the Columbia River Gorge, and skiing on Mt. Hood, the state's highest peak located a short drive from the city. Cultural and leisure options include the Portland Art Museum, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Powell's City of Books, and a well-regarded food scene centered around food carts, breweries, and local markets. The city features bike-friendly infrastructure for neighborhood exploration, and proximity to the Oregon Coast and Willamette Valley extends the range of available day trips for clinicians during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

The gastroenterologist will provide outpatient gastroenterology coverage on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, at this on-site facility. The assignment requires 1.0 FTE coverage, consisting of 36-40 patient-facing hours per week, structured as a mix of 1-2 clinic days and 2-3 endoscopy days per week. Clinicians are expected to perform an average of 15 procedures per day on endoscopy days or see 15-18 clinic visits per day on clinic days. No call coverage is required for this locum tenens assignment, and board certification in Gastroenterology is required for consideration.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: 15-18 PPD

Support Staff: NA

Patient Population: Adults

Location Type: On-Site

Government: No