🩺 Locum Gastroenterologist – Des Moines, Iowa | 24-Hour Call Coverage

We are seeking a Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist for an exciting locum tenens opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa. This role offers strong support staff, manageable patient volume, and ongoing coverage potential.

📍 Location
Des Moines, Iowa

📅 Coverage Dates

• June 12 (7:00 AM) – June 19 (7:00 AM)

• Additional ongoing dates may be available

⏰ Schedule

• Patient contact hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM

• 24-hour call

• On-site for 8 hours daily

🏥 Practice Setting

• Inpatient coverage at a major regional medical center

• No outreach or telehealth responsibilities

• Team support includes:

  • 1 Physician

  • 2 Advanced Practice Providers

• APP supervision not required

📊 Patient Volume

• Average hospital census: 10–12 patients per day (APP support available)

💻 Technology

• EMR: Epic

• On-site medical imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy

🔬 Procedures Performed

• Colonoscopy

• EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)

• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)

✈️ Travel & Lodging

• Flights reimbursed

• Hotel

• Rental car

• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate

✅ Requirements

• Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible in Gastroenterology

• Fellowship trained in Gastroenterology

• Active Iowa License or IMLC

• Must perform EUS & ERCP

• Must be available for the June 12 – June 19 coverage

• Clean malpractice/background history

• NPDB self-query required (recent)

🌆 Why Des Moines?

Des Moines is one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing cities with excellent dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation. Enjoy a vibrant downtown near the Des Moines Riverwalk and cultural attractions like the Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

If you’d like more details or want to submit a provider for this opportunity, feel free to reach out. 📩