Long-term Gastroenterology Locum – Mercy Medical Center (Springfield, MA)- 100% Inpatient with premium rates

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist to provide inpatient coverage starting mid-December 2025. This long-term locum tenens opportunity will support the team during a retirement transition while the facility conducts a permanent search.

Assignment Details:

• Practice Setting: Inpatient

• Call Schedule: 1:4 rotation (Friday 4 PM – Friday 4 PM); includes floor, ED, ICU, emergent consults, and endoscopies as needed
  

• Start Date: Mid to late December 2025

• Duration: Until permanent placement is secured

• Average Hospital Census: 4–12 patients per day

• Group Size: 4 physicians

• EMR: Epic

• Onsite Resources: Lab and X-ray available

• Procedures:

  • Required: Esophageal Dilatation/Manometry, Small Bowel Biopsy, Lower GI Endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Liver Biopsy

  • Upper GI Endoscopy (required types):

    • Diagnostic & Therapeutic

    • With Biopsy

    • With Foreign Body Removal

    • With Fulguration of Bleeder (Cautery/Laser)

    • With Injection or Banding of Varices

    • With PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy)

  • EUS/ERCP: Not required (ERCP is a “nice to have”)

Requirements:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology (BC preferred)

• Active Massachusetts license [REQUIRED]

• BLS certification [REQUIRED]

• ERCP certification [Preferred, not required]

About Mercy Medical Center:
Mercy Medical Center is a respected regional leader in acute and behavioral health care, known for its commitment to excellence, patient safety, and compassionate service. With a focus on high-quality care and community engagement, Mercy provides a supportive environment for both patients and providers.