Gastroenterology Physician - Marquette, Michigan

Job Description
Join a busy hospital endoscopy unit in northern Michigan, providing comprehensive gastroenterology care to an adult patient population. This locum tenens role includes performing a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, managing overnight and weekend call, and handling all documentation independently. The schedule offers a traditional Monday-Friday day shift with substantial on-call responsibilities and opportunities to work with a dedicated, high-performing endoscopy team.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital
• Start Date: ASAP (start date contingent on completed credentialing)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9-hour shift with an hour lunch (8 billable hours) plus a 15-hour overnight call; weekend 24-hour call
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Marquette, MI
• 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 GI endoscopic procedures, including EGD, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, PEG/PEG-J placement, ERCP/EUS, pH studies, manometry, hydrogen breath testing, capsule endoscopy, and therapeutic interventions (biopsy, polypectomy, cautery, variceal injection, etc.).
• Manage sedation with propofol and ensure patient safety throughout procedures.
• Provide inpatient consults and outpatient follow-up, reviewing pathology results and communicating recommendations to patients and nursing staff.
• Participate in 15-hour overnight and weekend 24-hour call coverage, responding to emergent GI issues.
• Complete all charting, documentation, and billing independently without a scribe.
• Collaborate with nursing and support staff to coordinate care and maintain efficient workflow in four endoscopy suites.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Gastroenterology (internal medicine background required).
• Active Michigan medical license (or eligibility for licensure).
• Completed gastroenterology fellowship (minimum 2 years).
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, ABLS.
• Ability to obtain credentialing and billing enrollment within 60 days.
• Experience with Olympus endoscopy equipment and EMR systems (Paragon, EndoPro).

Working Hours

• Day shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (9-hour shift with 1-hour lunch).
• Overnight call: 15-hour shift following the day shift.
• Weekend call: 24-hour on-call duty.
• All overtime and call hours must be logged on the timesheet prior to submission.

Skills

• Proficient in upper and lower GI endoscopy, therapeutic interventions, and advanced procedures such as ERCP and EUS.
• Skilled in interpreting manometry, pH studies, and pathology reports.
• Strong independent decision-making and excellent communication with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage sedation, handle emergencies, and maintain high procedural volume (up to 12 patients per day).
• Competent in electronic medical record documentation and billing workflows.