Gastroenterology Physician

Archway Physician Recruitment; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Gastroenterologist for locum tenens coverage in Ephrata, PA. The role involves inpatient and outpatient care, with no clinic time required. Ideal candidates will be board certified and possess strong procedural skills, including upper and lower GI endoscopy. The position offers a competitive daily rate and on-call compensation, with a flexible schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Licensed in PA, ACLS and BLS certification required.
• Clean malpractice and background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coverage includes inpatient, outpatient, OR, rounding, and consults.
• Call coverage from Friday PM to Friday PM in 7-day blocks.

Skills

Upper GI endoscopy

PEG tube placement

Esophageal dilation

Lower GI endoscopy

Education

Board certified in Gastroenterology

Job description

Gastroenterology Locums - Ephrata - PACoverage Need

• Start date: ASAP
• End date: 12/31/2025
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 5 PM
• Includes inpatient, outpatient, OR, rounding, and consults (no clinic time)
• Call coverage: Beeper call from Friday PM to Friday PM (7-day blocks)
• Call response: During business hours with 30-minute response time
• Daily rate + on-call rate required

Position DetailsPractice settings: Inpatient, outpatientAdmissions required: No (1 - 4/day)Rounding: Assigned patients (11-13 per shift)Beds in department: 175EMR: EpicStroke-certified facilityTemporary privileges available: YesNearest airports: Harrisburg, Philadelphia, BaltimoreSubmissions RequirementsBoard certified in GastroenterologyLicensed in PA ACLS and BLS Clean malpractice and background - Strongly preferredSkill RequirementsUpper GI endoscopy (biopsy, foreign body removal, bleeder cautery, varices injection)PEG tube placementEsophageal dilation and manometry (including interpretation)Small bowel biopsyLower GI endoscopy (flexible/rigid sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy and polyp excision)Preferred but not required: - ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic) - Liver biopsy - Sengstaken/Blakemore tube managementEUS not required