Gastroenterology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Gastroenterologist

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Richmond, IN

• Service Setting: Inpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Coverage Period: March 30, 2026 - June 29, 2026 (3 separate weeks of coverage)

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00a - 7:00a (8 hours regular + night call)

• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call on weekends with 2 gratis per 24 hours

• Call Type: In-House

• Call Ratio: 1:1

COVERAGE DATES

• March 30, 2026 - April 6, 2026

• May 4, 2026 - May 11, 2026

• June 22, 2026 - June 29, 2026

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults

• Patient Volume/Census: Variable, inpatient and procedural cases

• Admissions: Yes, inpatient gastroenterology service

• Rounding: Included

• Phone Consults: Yes

• Case Mix: General Gastroenterology - diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 220+ total hospital beds

• Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center

• EMR System: Epic

• Office Equipment Available: Standard endoscopy suite

• Specialty Backup Available: Anesthesia available based on OR availability

• Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs, and anesthesia team (when available)

• Reason for Coverage: Growth

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: No

• Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days

• Orientation: In-person orientation required (7:30a-5:00p) Friday prior to start or within 2 weeks before start date

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: 8 hours regular daily pay + night call (0 gratis on weekdays; 2 gratis per 24-hour call on weekends)

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Upper GI Endoscopy (Mandatory)

• Lower GI Endoscopy (Mandatory)

• Sigmoidoscopy (Mandatory)

• Colonoscopy (Mandatory)

• Esophageal Dilatation (Mandatory)

• Esophageal Manometry (Mandatory)

• Biopsy during Endoscopy/Colonoscopy (Mandatory)

• ERCP - Not Applicable

• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) - Not Applicable

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Indiana license or IMLC

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 5 years of residency)

• DEA: Active DEA Certification required

• Certifications: BLS (AHA issued), ACLS (AHA issued)

• Experience: Minimum 2 years post-residency experience preferred

• Other Qualifications: Must enter orders in Epic; order entry and timekeeping via Vemsta platform; flu and COVID vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures as listed above

• Manage inpatient GI consults, rounding, and treatment plans

• Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for assigned dates

• Enter clinical orders and maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR

• Collaborate with hospital staff and support teams to ensure quality patient care

• Attend mandatory in-person orientation before assignment start