Gastroenterology Locum Tenens | Iowa

Updated 3/24/26
Iowa, Iowa, United States
Physician
Gastroenterology
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description
Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Specialty: Gastroenterology
  • Requirement: Physician (MD/DO)
  • Location: Iowa
  • Start date: 06/12/2026
  • Schedule: 24-hour call, on site for 8 hours
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 30-60 days
  • License: An active Iowa state license or IMLC membership is required
  • EMR: Epic
  • Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
  • Other Details: We are seeking a locum gastroenterologist to provide coverage from June 12 at 7 a.m. through June 19 at 7 a.m., with additional ongoing dates as needed. The schedule includes patient contact hours from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m., with 24-hour on-call responsibilities and 8 hours on site. Inpatient responsibilities are required, with support from two advanced practice providers, though supervision of APPs is not expected. The practice offers colonoscopy, EUS, and ERCP procedures, with access to medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy services. The average daily hospital practice census is 10–12 patients, with APPs assisting in rounding.
  • White-glove licensing and credentialing assistance
  • Rf: T65563

Job Responsibilities

* Provide inpatient gastroenterology care, including colonoscopy, EUS, and ERCP procedures
* Manage an average daily hospital census of 10–12 patients with support from APPs
* Respond to 24-hour on-call duties, including 8 hours on site
* Coordinate care with advanced practice providers and other hospital staff
* Ensure accurate documentation and patient management during coverage

Qualifications

* Physician (MD or DO) specializing in gastroenterology
* Experience performing colonoscopy, EUS, and ERCP procedures
* Ability to manage inpatient gastroenterology patients independently
* Prior experience working with APPs in a hospital setting preferred

Working Hours

* Patient contact hours: 7 a.m. – 7 a.m.
* On-call: 24-hour coverage with 8 hours on site
* Coverage dates: June 12 – June 19, with additional ongoing dates as needed

Skills

* Strong clinical judgment and procedural expertise in gastroenterology
* Effective communication with patients, APPs, and hospital staff
* Ability to manage multiple high-acuity patients efficiently
* Teamwork and collaboration in a hospital environment
* Professionalism, reliability, and adaptability during extended shifts
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Hiring Organization

Orchard, Inc.

Job Description

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Hiring Organization

Orchard, Inc.