🚨 Locum Gastroenterologist Opportunity – Virginia 🚨 📍 Richmond, VA | 🏥 Hospital Call Coverage | 📅 March 20–23
Job at a glance
Job description
A leading hospital in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist for a short-term locum coverage opportunity. If you're available for a weekend call assignment and comfortable performing advanced GI procedures including ERCP, this could be a great fit!
✨ Quick Highlights
📅 Coverage Dates: March 20 – March 23
🏥 Practice Setting: Hospital Call (Weekend Coverage)
👩⚕️ Patient Population: Adult
🖥 EMR System: Epic
🧪 Lab & Imaging: Available Onsite
📊 Average Volume: ~8 procedures per weekend
🔬 Required Procedures
The physician should be comfortable performing a range of GI procedures including:
• Upper & Lower GI Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy & Sigmoidoscopy
• Small Bowel Biopsy
• Liver Biopsy
• Esophageal Dilatation & Manometry
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
• ERCP (Required – certification must be confirmed)
• PEG Placement
• Variceal Banding / Injection
• Foreign Body Removal
• Bleeder Fulguration (Cautery/Laser)
💰 Compensation
💵 24-Hour Call – Flat Rate
(Includes all callback hours)
✈️ Travel & Lodging Covered
• Lodging reimbursement up to $150/night
• Standard / economy travel bookings
📋 Submission Requirements
✔️ Board Certified – Required
✔️ Active Virginia License – Required
✔️ ERCP Certification – Required (No Exceptions)
✔️ Flu Shot – Required
✔️ COVID Vaccine – Highly Preferred
✔️ Clean Malpractice & Background – Required
✔️ NPDB Self-Query within 30 days of submission
✔️ Malpractice Coverage: $2.6M (VA requirement)
🏥 About the Facility
This is a well-established hospital in Richmond, VA with nearly 400 physicians across 40+ specialties and a strong reputation for delivering innovative, patient-focused care. The facility features:
• 391-bed hospital
• Modern Epic EMR system
• Multiple outpatient specialty centers
• Advanced diagnostic and specialty services
📩 Interested or know someone who might be?
Feel free to reply with your CV and availability, and I’d be happy to share more details!