Gastroenterology Physician

Curative; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist for locum tenens coverage in Fort Wayne, IN. This role involves providing inpatient GI services, including ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasound, with responsibilities spanning various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in upper and lower GI endoscopy and must be licensed to practice in Indiana. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team with flexible scheduling, offering lodging, travel, and insurance support. If you're passionate about gastrointestinal care and ready for a rewarding challenge, this position is for you.

Benefits

Lodging provided

Travel expenses covered

Insurance provided

Temporary privileges available

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice medicine in Indiana.
• Proficiency in ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasound is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including endoscopies.
• Provide inpatient GI services with 24-hour on-call coverage.

Skills

ERCP

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

Upper GI endoscopy

Colonoscopy

Liver biopsy

Esophageal manometry interpretation

Inpatient care management

Education

Board Certification in Gastroenterology

Minimum 2 years fellowship training in Gastroenterology

Job description

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Duration: 1 Week/Month in 2025

Department: Advanced GI

Job Description:

We are seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist to provide locum tenens coverage located in Fort Wayne, IN. This assignment will cover inpatient GI services, including ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), as well as night call coverage. The physician will be responsible for inpatient rounding and providing gastrointestinal care at two sites.

Responsibilities:

• Perform various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including:
  • Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, foreign body removal, and fulguration of bleeder)
  • ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic)
  • Colonoscopy (with biopsy and polyp excision)
  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
  • Liver biopsy
  • Esophageal manometry interpretation and dilatation
  • Small bowel biopsy
  • Flexible and rigid sigmoidoscopy
  • Insertion and management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube
• Provide coverage during 24-hour on-call shifts (12 hours on-site, 12 hours on call).
• No outpatient clinic responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Indiana (active Indiana license, CSR, and DEA required).
• Minimum 2 years fellowship training in Gastroenterology.
• Must be proficient in ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS).
• Strong experience in upper and lower GI endoscopy, liver biopsy, and other common gastroenterological procedures.
• Ability to manage inpatient care in a Level 2 trauma facility.
• Availability for 1 week/month of coverage in 2025, with flexible shift schedules.

Other Info:

• Lodging, travel, and insurance provided.
• Credentialing time typically takes 30-60 days.
• Temporary privileges are available for qualified candidates.

Call Requirements:

• In-house call with a 30-minute response time.
• Call ratio and patient consults will depend on workload.