Gastroenterology Physician - Springfield, OR

Job Description
Join a busy academic-affiliated health system offering both inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services. You will provide a full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures for adult patients while collaborating with a small, supportive physician team. The assignment runs a standard 8-hour day, Monday-Friday, with no on-call responsibilities.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient / Outpatient
• Start Date: February 1, 2027 (orientation day)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (8-hour days, 40 hours/week)
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location: Springfield, OR
• 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 outpatient and inpatient endoscopic procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, capsule endoscopy interpretation, and esophageal manometry.
• Conduct therapeutic interventions such as polypectomy, biopsy, hemostasis, stricture dilation, foreign-body removal, and argon plasma coagulation.
• Manage advanced procedures: PEG placement/replacement, ERCP (sampling, stent placement, stone extraction, dilation, cholangioscopy), EUS with interventions, and Bravo pH monitoring.
• Round on inpatients, admit patients when needed, and coordinate follow-up care.
• Document findings and procedural notes in EPIC, and communicate results to patients and referring physicians.
• Collaborate with two fellow gastroenterologists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, coordinated care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO, board certified/board eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Current BLS certification and documented advanced GI training.
• Minimum 24 months of recent gastroenterology practice reflecting the full scope of privileges listed.
• Experience with double-balloon enteroscopy or capsule endoscopy within the past 2 years, with supporting supervision letters if applicable.
• Proficiency in EPIC electronic medical record system.

Working Hours

• 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
• Typical day: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• No overnight call or weekend duties required.

Skills

• Mastery of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, PEG).
• Ability to interpret capsule endoscopy studies and esophageal manometry results.
• Strong patient communication and education skills.
• Accurate documentation and EMR navigation (EPIC).
• Team-oriented mindset with effective collaboration across specialties.