Interventional Gastroenterologist (Advanced Endoscopy) – Locum Tenens

Position Overview

SMH Innovations is seeking an Interventional Gastroenterologist for an immediate coverage need at Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City. This is an inpatient proceduralist and call coverage role within an established, regional advanced endoscopy program offering a full spectrum of advanced endoscopic services.

Coverage is needed as soon as credentialed.

Assignment Details

• Start: ASAP (upon credentialing)

• Setting: Inpatient + procedural coverage

• Schedule:

  • In-house call: 12-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM)

  • On-call: 12 hours (8:00 PM – 8:00 AM)

• Coverage Need:

  • 1–2 weeks per month

  • Preference for 2 weeks/month, but 1 week/month will be considered

  • Expected duration: 9–12 months

• Volume:

  • Average 15–20 patients/day

  • Approx. 5 procedures/day

  • On-call volume: 0–10 calls overnight

  • Average callback: 1–3 times overnight per week

Program Highlights

• Established advanced endoscopy program

• Full-spectrum services including:

  • Advanced ERCP

  • Therapeutic EUS

  • Advanced endoscopic resection modalities

• Hospital-based proceduralist and call coverage

Licensure

• Oklahoma license required OR

• IMLC eligible (facility is accepting IMLC bids)

Required Training & Qualifications

• Current Experience (must meet one of the following):

  • Demonstrated competence with ≥200 therapeutic ERCPs, 40 sphincterotomies, and 10 stent placements within the past 12 months, OR

  • Completion of advanced endoscopy training within the past 12 months

Case Log Requirements

Case logs are required for each bid submitted and must meet the following criteria:

• Documentation from ProVation or a comparable GI documentation system

• Separate and distinct case logs for:

  • ERCP

  • EUS

• Logs must reflect individual patient cases

• Coverage period: Past 12 months

ProVation is a gastroenterology procedure documentation system used to track physician documentation, CPT, and ICD-10 codes. These logs are required to verify procedural volume and ensure hospital privilege requirements are met.

Credentialing & Interview Process

• Candidates meeting qualifications will advance to interviews

• Case logs will be requested prior to initiation of credentialing/onboarding

Why SMH Innovations

SMH Innovations partners with hospitals nationwide to provide high-quality, reliable specialty coverage. We prioritize streamlined credentialing, transparent expectations, and long-term provider-facility relationships.