Gastroenterologist (MD/DO) – Inpatient & Outpatient

Job description

Hospital Size: 251 Beds
EMR: Epic

Position Overview

We are seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist (MD/DO) for a locum tenens opportunity providing inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services in Washington.

The physician will provide comprehensive GI care across the hospital, outpatient clinic, and ambulatory surgery center. Responsibilities include inpatient rounding, hospital admissions, outpatient consultations, and performing general gastroenterology procedures.

The physician will work alongside an established team of gastroenterologists in a collaborative clinical environment.

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide inpatient gastroenterology consultations and hospital rounding.

Evaluate and manage hospital admissions.

Conduct outpatient gastroenterology consultations.

Perform procedures in the ambulatory surgery center and outpatient endoscopy setting.

Provide inpatient and outpatient procedural coverage.

Respond to urgent GI consultations and emergency procedures as needed.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation using Epic.

Required Procedures:

Colonoscopy

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

Flexible sigmoidoscopy

Esophageal dilation

Patient Volume & Clinical Environment

Outpatient clinic: Approximately 16 patients per day.

ASC / Outpatient Endoscopy Center: Approximately 14–16 patients per day.

Inpatient hospital census: Variable.

Hospital size: 251 beds.

Combined hospital and clinic privileges required.

Schedule & Call Requirements

Five-day workweek.

Eight-hour day shifts.

ASC hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

GI clinic hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

24-hour call coverage required for evenings and weekends.

Call responsibilities include hospital consultations, inpatient rounding, and urgent emergency procedures.

Block scheduling is not available.

Eight-hour non-billable orientation.

Compensation Structure

Daily rate must be submitted as an all-inclusive rate covering standard daytime responsibilities and night call.

The daily rate includes four hours of non-billable call coverage.

Additional call coverage and applicable compensation terms will be discussed during the assignment process.

Required Qualifications

MD or DO degree.

Board Certified in Gastroenterology.

Active Washington State medical license or an active IMLC-based Washington medical license/compact practice privilege.

Current BLS certification through AHA or ARC.

Current ACLS certification through AHA or ARC.

Proficiency with Epic EMR.

Ability to perform the required general GI procedures.

Ability to obtain combined hospital and clinic privileges.