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Gastroenterology Locum Tenens | Columbia, South Carolina
Updated 10/09/25
$4,800
– $4,800
daily
South Carolina, South Carolina, United States
Physician
Gastroenterology
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Details & requirements for this opportunity:
- Specialty: Gastroenterology
- Requirement: Physician (MD/DO)
- Location: South Carolina
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Start Date: 10/05/2025
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Coverage: Scheduled + On Call required
- License: An active South Carolina state license is required
- EMR: Epic
- Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
- Other Details: Gastroenterology providers are needed for a schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with off-site evening call and occasional return for emergencies. A minimum 6-month block is required, with the option to extend. The role involves working in a hospital, outpatient clinic, and freestanding GI center, handling 100% adult cases. Providers are supported by a team that includes 5 other physicians, 9 mid-levels (6 inpatient/3 outpatient), an OR team, and CRNAs at the ambulatory surgery center. Required procedures include upper and lower GI endoscopy with biopsy, esophageal dilatation and manometry, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy with polyp excision, and small bowel biopsy. Preferred procedures include advanced endoscopy such as foreign body removal, variceal banding, ERCP, EUS, liver biopsy, and use of a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube. Call duties include inpatient rounding and procedures with APP support; callback during off-site hours requires physical presence and documentation. Procedure volume typically ranges from 8–12 per day, not exceeding 15, with documentation required to be completed on-site and not counted toward overtime. Advanced procedures may require minimal travel between sites. The patient census can reach up to 16 new inpatient consults per day, with APPs assisting in rounding. Orientation is 16 hours and non-billable. Candidates must be board-certified in Gastroenterology with at least 2 years of experience and hold ACLS, BLS, and DEA certifications. Flu vaccine is required unless exempted. COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory.
- White-glove licensing and credentialing assistance
- Rf: A2893891
Job Responsibilities
* Perform inpatient rounding and inpatient/outpatient procedures
* Complete documentation on-site within regular hours
* Respond to emergency callbacks during off-site hours if needed
* Travel between sites (if advanced endoscopy is required)
* Participate in orientation and follow facility protocols
* Collaborate with support staff, APPs, and OR team
* Assist in consults and management of adult GI patients
Qualifications
* Active ACLS, BLS, and DEA certifications
* Willing to obtain state licensure if not already held
* At least 2 years of relevant experience
* Compliance with flu vaccine requirements (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
* COVID-19 vaccine not required
Working Hours
* Off-site call coverage: 4:00 p.m. – 6:59 a.m. (next day)
* Minimum 6-month block assignment with possible extension
* No block scheduling
* Weekly, 24-hour call days
* Callback requires physical return to site and proper documentation
* Orientation: 16 hours, non-billable
Skills
* Skilled in esophageal dilatation and manometry (including interpretation)
* Competent in small bowel biopsy, sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy with biopsy/polyp excision
* Experience with advanced procedures such as foreign body removal, variceal banding/injection, ERCP, EUS, liver biopsy, and Blakemore tube management (preferred)
* Ability to manage high inpatient consult volumes (up to 16/day)
* Comfortable with documentation within regular shift hours
* Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
