Gastroenterologist

Updated 11/19/25
Richmond, Indiana, United States
Physician
Gastroenterology
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
  • 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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