Gastroenterology Physician - Bellingham, WA

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Gastroenterology physician for a 6-month locum tenens assignment covering both inpatient and outpatient services. The role includes clinic appointments, endoscopy procedures, and 24-hour call responsibilities, offering a dynamic mix of patient care, procedural work, and multidisciplinary collaboration. A full-time schedule with daytime clinic hours and on-call duties is required.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Outpatient Clinic • Hospital • Surgery Center • Inpatient
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Days (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) with 24-hour call for GI/ERCP coverage
• Patient Population: Adult (18+)
• Location: Bellingham, WA
• 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

• Provide outpatient GI clinic care (≈ 16 patients/day).
• Perform endoscopic procedures in an ambulatory endoscopy center (≈ 14-16 cases/day) and inpatient endoscopy as needed.
• Conduct ERCP procedures; maintain a minimum of 50 successful ERCPs within the past 2 years.
• Participate in hospital rounds, admissions, and consults for inpatient GI services.
• Fulfill 24-hour on-call duties for both general GI and ERCP emergencies, covering weekdays and weekends.
• Collaborate with other GI physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Document all care in the Epic EMR (Provation GI software experience preferred).

Qualifications

• Board certification in Gastroenterology.
• Current ACLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Washington state medical license preferred; IMLC accepted.
• Recent clinical activity with documented GI procedural volume; ERCP volume of ≥ 50 cases in the last 2 years (or recent fellowship training).
• Training in advanced endoscopy (double-balloon enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy) within the past 2 years, with verification of competence if applicable.
• Experience with EPIC EMR; familiarity with Provation GI software is a plus.

Working Hours

• Day shift clinic schedule (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM).
• 24-hour on-call rotation for GI and ERCP coverage, including weekends.
• Average daily workload: 16 clinic patients, 14-16 endoscopy cases; hospital census varies.

Skills

• Proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including ERCP, colonoscopy, and upper endoscopy.
• Ability to manage sedation (nurse-administered fentanyl/versed) and coordinate with anesthesia when required.
• Strong clinical judgment for inpatient rounding, admissions, and consults.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with nursing, anesthesia, and other specialties.
• Competence in EMR documentation and order entry (Epic preferred).