Gastroenterologist
Updated 11/19/25
Richmond, Indiana, United States
Physician
Gastroenterology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Gastroenterologist
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Richmond, IN
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: March 30, 2026 June 29, 2026 (3 separate weeks of coverage)
- Clinical Shift Schedule: MondayFriday, 7:00a 7:00a (8 hours regular + night call)
- On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call on weekends with 2 gratis per 24 hours
- Call Type: In-House
- Call Ratio: 1:1 COVERAGE DATES
- March 30, 2026 April 6, 2026
- May 4, 2026 May 11, 2026
- June 22, 2026 June 29, 2026
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Adults
- Patient Volume/Census: Variable, inpatient and procedural cases
- Admissions: Yes, inpatient gastroenterology service
- Rounding: Included
- Phone Consults: Yes
- Case Mix: General Gastroenterology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver
FACILITY INFORMATION
- No. of Beds in Department: 220+ total hospital beds
- Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
- EMR System: Epic
- Office Equipment Available: Standard endoscopy suite
- Specialty Backup Available: Anesthesia available based on OR availability
- Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs, and anesthesia team (when available)
- Reason for Coverage: Growth
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: No
- Credentialing Timeline: 6090 days
- Orientation: In-person orientation required (7:30a5:00p) Friday prior to start or within 2 weeks before start date
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Rate: 8 hours regular daily pay + night call (0 gratis on weekdays; 2 gratis per 24-hour call on weekends)
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
- Upper GI Endoscopy (Mandatory)
- Lower GI Endoscopy (Mandatory)
- Sigmoidoscopy (Mandatory)
- Colonoscopy (Mandatory)
- Esophageal Dilatation (Mandatory)
- Esophageal Manometry (Mandatory)
- Biopsy during Endoscopy/Colonoscopy (Mandatory)
- ERCP Not Applicable
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Not Applicable
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active Indiana license or IMLC
- Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 5 years of residency)
- DEA: Active DEA Certification required
- Certifications: BLS (AHA issued), ACLS (AHA issued)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years post-residency experience preferred
- Other Qualifications: Must enter orders in Epic; order entry and timekeeping via Vemsta platform; flu and COVID vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures as listed above
- Manage inpatient GI consults, rounding, and treatment plans
- Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for assigned dates
- Enter clinical orders and maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR
- Collaborate with hospital staff and support teams to ensure quality patient care
- Attend mandatory in-person orientation before assignment start
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