Outpatient Gastroenterology Endoscopy Coverage in Vancouver, Washington

Aya Healthcare; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A Vancouver, Washington medical center in the Portland metro area seeks a Gastroenterologist for dedicated outpatient endoscopy coverage beginning March 2027. The role offers a highly predictable weekday schedule, with no traditional call and strong onsite support.

Responsibilities focus on bread-and-butter outpatient endoscopy, primarily screening colonoscopies, with a collaborative practice environment and available GI support. Endoscopy-only candidates and clinic consults may be considered.

Qualifications

• Outpatient endoscopy care experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient endoscopy services, primarily screening colonoscopies.
• Follow up with patients regarding procedure results.
• Advanced GI experience (ERCP/EUS) welcome but not required.

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Enjoy a Predictable Schedule in the Portland Metro Area

A well-established medical center in Vancouver, Washington is seeking a Gastroenterologist for dedicated outpatient endoscopy coverage beginning in March 2027.

This is an excellent fit for a physician who wants a consistent weekday schedule, no traditional call, strong onsite support, and a manageable volume of primarily screening colonoscopies.

Vancouver offers the best of the Pacific Northwest: riverfront dining and entertainment, easy access to Portland, scenic trails, the Columbia River Gorge, Cascade Mountain adventures, local breweries, wineries, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Assignment Highlights

• Tuesday–Friday schedule
• 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Approximately 14–16 cases per day
• Never more than 16 cases daily
• Primarily routine screening colonoscopies
• Bread-and-butter outpatient endoscopy
• No advanced procedures required
• No traditional call, nights, or weekends
• Epic EMR
• Onsite weekday APC support
• Work alongside other Gastroenterologists and clinical staff
• Adult patient population
• Endoscopy-only candidates will be considered
• Clinic consults may be available but are not required
• Anticipated start date: March 2027
• One full-time locum position available

Clinical Responsibilities

The selected Gastroenterologist will provide outpatient endoscopy services, primarily screening colonoscopies, and follow up with patients regarding procedure results.

Advanced GI experience, including ERCP or EUS, is welcome but not required. The role does not require advanced endoscopic procedures.

A remote read-study component may be required after hours to review test results and related information. This work is performed remotely at a discounted rate.

Support and Practice Environment

• Weekday APC support available onsite
• Endoscopy nursing and anesthesia support
• Additional Gastroenterology support available
• Collaborative practice environment
• No solo coverage
• No outpatient satellite coverage required

Why Consider This Assignment?

This assignment offers the rare combination of a highly predictable weekday schedule, endoscopy-focused practice, no traditional call, supportive staffing, and access to one of the most desirable regions in the Pacific Northwest.

Whether you are looking for consistent locum income, a temporary assignment between permanent roles, or a way to explore the Portland/Vancouver area, this position provides flexibility without the intensity of a high-volume inpatient schedule.