Locum Gastroenterologist – Hospital Call Coverage -Mechanicsville, Virginia
Job at a glance
Job description
A 225-bed community medical center is seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist for hospital call coverage due to coverage gaps. This is a hospital-based opportunity with outpatient GI and Internal Medicine responsibilities included.
Job Responsibilities
Expand advanced GI services including complex endoscopy, inpatient and outpatient GI care
Recruit, mentor, and insire GI hospitalists, faculty, fellows, and multidisciplinary staff
Provide hands-on clinical leadership managing complex GI cases
Collaborate across specialties, including oncology and advanced subspecialty services
Ensure strong referral pipelines and protected endoscopic block time
Promote research, education, and workforce development initiatives
Improve access to care and address disparities within underserved communities
Qualifications
• Active Virginia License
• ERCP proficiency required
• Clean malpractice history (required for temp privileges)
• NPDB Self-Query (within 30 days)
• Flu vaccination required
• COVID vaccination highly preferred
Working Hours
• December 21 – December 25 (Monday 7:00 AM – Friday 7:00 AM)
Skills
Performs EGD, colonoscopy, and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
Interprets imaging, labs, and pathology results.
Manages acute and chronic GI conditions.
Collaborates effectively within multidisciplinary teams.