Gastroenterology Locum Tenens | Springfield, Massachusetts
Updated 10/17/25
Massachusetts, Massachusetts, United States
Physician
Gastroenterology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Details & requirements for this opportunity:
- Specialty: Gastroenterology
- Requirement: Physician (MD/DO)
- Location: Massachusetts
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Coverage: Start mid Dec 2025 until find perm placement physician
- Job Setting: Inpatient --Call Structure at MMC approx 1:4 //Fri 4pm-Fri 4pm//Floor/ED/ICU/emergent consults and endoscopies (when needed) --Carry Beeper overnight--Outpatient-TBD and will know more early next week
- Schedule: Fri 4PM-Fri 4PM
- License: An active Massachusetts state license is required
- EMR: Epic
- Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
- Other Details: A facility is seeking a Gastroenterology Physician to provide coverage due to a provider’s retirement. The role involves caring for adult, hospital-based patients with gastroenterology and endoscopy needs. Onsite lab and X-ray services are available. Outpatient gastroenterology and internal medicine coverage are not required. The locum can expect to see approximately 4–12 hospital-based patients per day, with a team of four physicians. The anticipated start date is mid to late December. Required procedures include esophageal dilatation/manometry, esophageal manometry interpretation, small bowel biopsy, lower GI endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and liver biopsy. Required upper GI endoscopy procedures include diagnostic and therapeutic scopes, with biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeder (cautery or laser), injection and banding of varices, and PEG placement. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology and hold a current BLS certification. ERCP certification is preferred but not required.
- White-glove licensing and credentialing assistance
- Rf: T62536
Job Responsibilities
* Perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy procedures
* Conduct esophageal dilatation/manometry, esophageal manometry interpretation, small bowel biopsy, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and liver biopsy
* Perform upper GI endoscopy procedures including biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeder (cautery or laser), injection and banding of varices, and PEG placement
* Collaborate with a team of four physicians to ensure quality patient care
* Utilize onsite lab and X-ray services for diagnostic support
Qualifications
* Current and valid BLS certification
* ERCP certification preferred but not required
* Eligible for medical licensure in the applicable state
Working Hours
* Inpatient coverage only (no outpatient or internal medicine responsibilities)
* Average of 4–12 hospital-based patients per day
Skills
* Strong diagnostic and procedural skills in gastroenterology
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
* Ability to manage inpatient gastroenterology cases efficiently
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