Locum Gastroenterology Physician needed in Virginia

Locum Gastroenterologist

Seeking a board-certified Gastroenterologist to provide weekend locum call coverage due to gaps in clinical staffing. This role includes hospital call, outpatient GI responsibilities, and a robust procedural mix. Providers should be comfortable managing adult patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings using Epic EMR.

Dates / Schedule

Weekend Call Coverage (Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 7:00 AM)

• January: 30–February 2

• February: 6–9, 13–16, 20–23, 27–March 2

• March: 13–16, 20–23, 27–30

• April: 3–6, 10–13, 24–27

• May: 8–11, 15–18, 22–26 (ends Tuesday 7 AM), 29–June 1

• June: 5–8, 19–22

Additional Details:

• Average ~8 GI procedures per weekend

• Credentialing timeframe: ~90 days

• Travel reimbursement available (lodging capped at ~$150/night; economy travel)

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Provide adult gastroenterology care across hospital and clinic settings

• Manage weekend hospital call coverage

• Perform a full range of GI diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including:

  • Upper GI endoscopy (biopsy, foreign body removal, cautery, variceal injection/banding, PEG, ERCP)

  • Colonoscopy

  • Sigmoidoscopy

  • Lower GI endoscopy

  • Small bowel biopsy

  • Liver biopsy

  • Esophageal dilation and manometry

  • Esophageal manometry interpretation

  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS preferred)

  • Sengstaken/Blakemore tube insertion/management

• Use on-site lab and X-ray

• No trauma designation

• EMR: Epic

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology

• Active Virginia medical license

• ERCP proficiency required

• EUS experience preferred

• Must be available for listed weekend dates

• Clean malpractice history required for temporary privileges

• Flu vaccination required; COVID vaccination highly preferred

• Ability to provide both inpatient and outpatient GI care