Gastroenterology Physician

ProLocums; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare facility is seeking a dedicated Gastroenterologist for locum coverage. This role involves providing essential inpatient care over 7-day assignments, including 24-hour on-call responsibilities. Collaborating with a team of full-time GI physicians, you will manage a variety of gastroenterological conditions while ensuring high-quality patient care. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment while helping to maintain a balanced call rotation during the recruitment of permanent staff. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Experience in inpatient GI procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for inpatient gastroenterology needs.
• Perform inpatient GI procedures and conduct consultations.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Inpatient Care

24-hour On-call Coverage

Patient Management

Collaboration with Hospital Staff

Education

Board Certified in Gastroenterology

Board Eligible in Gastroenterology

Job description

Locum Gastroenterologist - Inpatient Service & Call

Coverage Duration: Seeking a total of 20 weeks of inpatient service coverage, broken down into 7-day assignments (Thursday 5:00 PM) to the following Thursday 5:00 PM .

Schedule: 7-day assignments, running Thursday 5:00 PM to the following Thursday 5:00 PM. This will involve 24-hour on-call coverage throughout the 7-day period.

About the Opportunity:

Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Gastroenterologist to provide locum coverage for our inpatient service. Our established practice includes 3 permanent full-time GI physicians, and we are seeking locums support to maintain a 1-in-5 call rotation while we recruit for permanent replacements. This opportunity requires a commitment to 7-day blocks of inpatient care, including 24-hour on-call responsibilities. We anticipate needing locums coverage for approximately 2 out of every 5 weeks throughout the year, totaling 20 weeks.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing 24-hour on-call coverage for inpatient gastroenterology needs during the 7-day assignment.
• Performing inpatient GI procedures as required.
• Conducting inpatient consultations and daily rounds on GI patients.
• Managing a wide range of inpatient gastroenterological conditions.
• Collaborating effectively with hospital staff, including nurses, other specialists, and hospitalists.

Call Rotation Context: Our permanent team maintains a 1-in-5 call rotation. We require locums coverage for approximately 2 out of every 5 weeks to sustain this rotation during our recruitment efforts.

Coverage Structure: Assignments are in 7-day blocks, from Thursday at 5:00 PM to the following Thursday at 5:00 PM.

Minimum Board Certification: Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in Gastroenterology.

To Apply:

Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologists interested in providing inpatient locum coverage in 7-day blocks with 24-hour on-call responsibilities are invited to submit their CV and cover letter for further details, including available dates and compensation. Please indicate your availability for 7-day assignments.

Needing 20 weeks of GI inpatient service coverage on 7 day assignments (Thurs 5p to Thurs 5p). Includes 24hr on-call, inpatient procedures, inpatient consult/rounding. Practice has 3 permanent full-time GI physicians. Looking to maintain a 1 week in 5 call rotation, therefore need locums to cover 2 out of 5 weeks per year while recruiting permanent replacements.