Gastroenterology Physician

Calling Gastroenterologists! An exciting locum tenens opportunity in Plattsburgh, New York is available for a skilled Gastroenterologist looking for flexible coverage and a dynamic clinical environment.

This role offers a great mix of inpatient consults, elective procedures, and on-call coverage, allowing you to work with a supportive clinical team while providing high-quality gastrointestinal care to a diverse patient population.

If you enjoy procedural gastroenterology, inpatient consults, and collaborative care, this opportunity could be a great match.

Position Overview

Provide inpatient gastroenterology coverage along with elective procedures
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures in a hospital setting
Manage inpatient consults and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Work alongside APP/NP support staff for coordinated patient care
Utilize Epic EMR for efficient clinical documentation

Schedule & Coverage

Assignment Dates: May 18, 2026 December 31, 2026
Coverage Needed: Approximately 1 week per month
Daily Schedule: 7:30 AM 5:00 PM
Call Coverage: Yes includes select 24-hour call shifts

Typical Day Example

• Morning: Endoscopic procedures (elective and urgent cases)

• Afternoon: Inpatient rounding and GI consults

Potential Weekly Coverage Model

• Monday Thursday: Procedures + inpatient consults

• Friday Sunday: 24-hour call coverage

(Flexibility is available based on provider availability.)

Procedures & Clinical Duties

The provider will be responsible for performing:

Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Inpatient GI consults
Patient rounding and treatment planning
Urgent or emergent GI procedures when needed

Average Workload

• 40 procedures per week (mix of elective and urgent)

• inpatient consults

️ Clinical Support & Environment

Advanced Practice Provider support (Nurse Practitioner)
Collaborative hospital-based care model
Trauma Level III facility
Epic EMR system
Minimal oversight of inpatient NP when required

Requirements

Board Certified / Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Fellowship Required
Active BLS & ACLS Certifications
PALS Certification
Comfortable performing endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures

Orientation

16 hours of orientation provided to ensure familiarity with hospital workflows and systems.

Why Plattsburgh, NY?

Located near Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains, Plattsburgh offers a unique mix of scenic beauty and small-city charm:

Incredible outdoor recreation (hiking, boating, skiing)
Beautiful lakefront views and nature trails
Relaxed lifestyle with easy access to major Northeast cities
️ Close proximity to Montreal, Canada

If you re a Gastroenterologist seeking a flexible locum assignment with procedural variety and strong clinical support, this opportunity is worth exploring.

Reach out today to learn more or apply for this Gastroenterology locum opportunity in Plattsburgh, NY!