Inpatient Gastroenterology needed - Illinois
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Job description
Locum Tenens Gastroenterologist Opportunity – Multispecialty Group Practice
Join a dynamic, collaborative multispecialty group in Central Illinois seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Gastroenterologist for locum tenens coverage. This opportunity offers a balanced mix of inpatient consults, procedures, and outpatient work, supported by a robust team of advanced practice providers.
🩺 Position Highlights
- Practice Type: Multispecialty Group
- Team Composition: 7 Gastroenterologists, 4 Colorectal Surgeons
- Licensure: Active IL Medical, DEA, & CS licenses highly preferred; candidates with IMLC LOQ in hand will be considered
- Certifications: BE/BC in Gastroenterology; ACLS required
- Patient Population: 100% Adult and Geriatric; mixed payer base
🏥 Clinical Responsibilities
- Inpatient Rounding: Up to 40 patients on service; average 11 consults/day
- Procedures: Lower and upper endoscopy for urgent needs; consult-only service (not primary admitting)
- Call Schedule: Monday 0700 – Monday 0700; includes overnight/weekend/transfer calls averaging 10–11 procedures per weekend
- Outpatient Procedures: 5 per week during 1–2 weeks/month
- Rotation: Alternates between outpatient procedures and inpatient on-call weeks (1 week in 5)
👩⚕️ Support & Infrastructure
- 5 dedicated inpatient APPs with 7-day coverage
- EPIC EMR system
- 489-bed facility
- Level I Trauma Center
📋 Credentialing & Onboarding
- Privileging process takes approximately 90 days post-application
🌆 Community & Travel
- Population: 150,000+
- Attractions: University of Illinois, performing arts, sports venues, shopping, forest preserves, and bike trails
- Nearest Airports: Savoy, Indianapolis, Chicago
- Housing & transportation arranged by locums firm per travel addendum
📌 Reason for Need
A departing permanent provider has created a critical gap in endoscopy and GI hospitalist coverage. This locum role is essential to maintaining high-quality care and procedural access.
Interested candidates should be prepared to provide documentation and complete onboarding requirements promptly. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a high-volume, well-supported environment with a collegial team.
Don Awbrey
National Account Manager – Ascend Medical Staffing
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