Gastroenterology Physician - Duluth, Minnesota

Job Description
Join a dynamic hospital team to provide advanced gastrointestinal services, including endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, and EUS, for adult in-patient and out-patient populations. This Locum Tenens role focuses on scheduled weekday procedural shifts with optional weekend backup call. Flexible orientation dates and the possibility of future assignments are available.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital (Inpatient/Outpatient procedures)
• Start Date: January 4, 2027 (orientation begins the same day)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts (approximately 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Duluth, MN
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, including EGD, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and flexible endoscopy.
• Conduct therapeutic interventions such as polypectomy, biopsy, hemostasis, foreign body removal, and variceal injection.
• Execute advanced procedures: ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic), EUS, and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement when indicated.
• Provide intra-procedural interpretation of esophageal manometry and small-bowel biopsies.
• Participate in hospital service coverage and serve as backup/second call for weekends as needed.
• Document findings and procedural reports in the electronic medical record promptly and accurately.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology (internal medicine background accepted).
• Completion of a gastroenterology fellowship (minimum 3 years).
• Current medical license for the state of Minnesota (or eligibility for licensure).
• No additional certifications (BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS) required.
• Ability to obtain credentialing within 45-120 days.

Working Hours

• Weekday procedural shifts totaling 8 hours per day.
• Optional weekend backup/second call (schedule to be confirmed).
• Two days of orientation included at the start of the assignment.

Skills

• Proficient in upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, foreign-body removal, and cautery.
• Skilled in ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS).
• Competent in lower GI endoscopy, including flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy with polypectomy and biopsy.
• Ability to perform esophageal dilation/manometry and interpret results.
• Familiarity with liver biopsy and Sengstaken/Blakemore tube management (preferred).
• Strong documentation and communication abilities within a multidisciplinary team.