Gastroenterology Locum Tenens Prestonsburg, Kentucky

Updated 9/12/26
Prestonsburg, Kentucky, United States
Physician
Gastroenterology
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

We are seeking a Gastroenterologist for a locum tenens position in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. This is a full-time role at an acute care hospital with APP support. Please see below for more information.

  • Acute care hospital (Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center)
  • General GI and mid-level/moderate-complexity ERCP
  • Average 12-14 procedures per day
  • APP support provided
  • Meditech EMR
  • Coverage duration: 12 months; client strongly prefers one consistent provider

Job Responsibilities

• Perform general GI procedures including upper endoscopies (EGD) and colonoscopies
• Perform mid-level/moderate-complexity ERCP
• Perform specialty procedures including stent placement, argon plasma coagulation, biopsies, polypectomy, esophageal dilation, foreign body removal, PEG, and non-variceal hemostasis
• Average 12-14 procedures per day
• Share offsite call with the other provider (response within 30 min for emergency consults; called in 1-2x/week, most often for active bleed)

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
• Active Kentucky license (willing to license eligible candidates)
• Competency in ERCP (mid-level / moderate complexity)
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills highly preferred
• Credentialing timeframe: approximately 3 months (includes Medicare & Medicaid enrollment)

Working Hours

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday 8:00a–5:00p (5, Day/8 Hours). Call shared with the other provider, offsite (response within 30 min for emergency consultation, 12 hours for routine; called in approximately 1-2x/week). Coverage: Scheduled + On Call required. Start Date: as soon as credentialed. Coverage duration: 12 months (client strongly prefers one consistent provider; open to two alternating weekly).

For more information and to apply, please apply via the DocCafe link, or schedule time to speak with me via the calendar link below.

Calendar Link: https://www.doccafe.com/click/Bp9VW5xM

Look forward to speaking with you!

Richard Gallagher
Physician Recruiter | Aya Healthcare
[email protected]
P: 858.766.6696 | M: 714.884.2124
5930 Cornerstone Court West, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92121
https://www.ayahealthcare.com/

Skills

Gastroenterology | GI | ERCP | EGD | Colonoscopy | Endoscopy | Meditech EMR
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