Locums – Bellingham, Washington, Gastroenterology Job (IMLC Accepted)

Locums - Bellingham, Washington | Gastroenterology Opportunity (IMLC Accepted)

Clinical Role

Join an established Gastroenterology practice in Bellingham, Washington, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient GI care. This six-month locums opportunity offers a combination of ambulatory clinic, endoscopy, and hospital coverage, including 24-hour call shifts. Work alongside other Gastroenterologists within an established practice while providing care to an adult patient population.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

October 26, 2026

Contract Length:

6 months

Reason for Coverage:

Gap in coverage

Schedule:

Ambulatory clinic/endoscopy coverage:

• 8-9 hour day shifts

Hospital coverage:

• 24-hour call shifts
• Weekday and weekend call coverage
• Call includes rounding, consultations, and inpatient/outpatient GI procedures

Position Highlights

• Six-month locums opportunity
• Inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology
• Clinic and hospital privileges
• Ambulatory clinic and endoscopy coverage
• 24-hour weekday and weekend call shifts
• ERCP required
• Adult patient population
• Collaborative Gastroenterology practice
• Epic EMR
• ProVation GI software preferred

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

Inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology

Patient Population:

Adults ages 18+

Patient Volume:

• Clinic: approximately 16 patients per day
• Outpatient Endoscopy Center: approximately 14-16 patients per day
• Hospital census varies

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Gastroenterology clinic coverage
• Outpatient endoscopy coverage
• Hospital rounding
• Admissions
• Gastroenterology consultations
• Inpatient and outpatient GI procedures
• 24-hour hospital call coverage
• Collaborate with other Gastroenterologists within the practice

Procedures & Skills

Required experience with:

• General Gastroenterology procedures
• ERCP
• Inpatient and outpatient GI procedures

Support & Technology

Clinical Support:

• Established Gastroenterology physician team
• Provider will not work solo
• Other GI physicians are part of the practice

EMR & Technology:

• Epic EMR experience preferred
• ProVation GI software experience preferred

Requirements

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Washington license preferred
• IMLC candidates accepted
• ACLS required
• Required certification must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as applicable

Credentialing

Washington-licensed candidates are preferred; IMLC candidates will also be considered.

Please inquire for the current credentialing timeline.

Organization & Team

• Established Gastroenterology practice
• Collaborative GI physician team
• Inpatient and outpatient services
• Clinic, endoscopy, and hospital coverage
• Provider will work alongside other Gastroenterologists within the practice
• Combination of ambulatory and hospital-based responsibilities

About Bellingham, Washington

Location & Access: Bellingham is located in northwest Washington between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, with convenient access to the San Juan Islands, Mount Baker, and destinations throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Lifestyle & Community: Bellingham offers a vibrant waterfront community with restaurants, shops, local markets, arts, and a relaxed Pacific Northwest atmosphere.

Outdoor Recreation: The area is known for hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking, boating, fishing, and easy access to mountains, forests, and Puget Sound.

Attractions: Popular destinations include the historic Fairhaven district, waterfront parks, scenic trails, local breweries, cultural attractions, and nearby Mount Baker.

Quality of Life: Bellingham combines beautiful natural surroundings and extensive outdoor recreation with the amenities of a thriving waterfront community.

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