HOT JOBS! GI Locums | Clinic + Endoscopy, Optional 24-Hour Call
Job at a glance
Job description
Specialty:
Gastroenterology
Description:
Seeking a board-certified Gastroenterologist for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in Bellingham, Washington. This position includes both inpatient and outpatient GI services, with clinic, ambulatory endoscopy, and hospital procedure responsibilities.
The schedule includes weekday clinic and ambulatory surgery center hours. 24-hour general GI call is preferred but not required. Candidates must clearly indicate their willingness to provide call coverage when expressing interest.
Two physician openings are available. The current approval is through February 21, 2027.
Job Responsibilities
Perform procedures in an outpatient endoscopy center and hospital setting.
Provide inpatient consultations, rounding, and admissions.
Perform colonoscopies, EGDs, flexible sigmoidoscopies, dilation, and general GI procedures.
Participate in 24-hour general GI call if available and willing.
Provide care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Coordinate with other gastroenterologists and clinical support staff.
Qualifications
Active Washington medical license or IMLC eligibility required.
At least one year of experience required.
BLS and ACLS certifications required through AHA or American Red Cross, as applicable.
Epic proficiency required.
Recent gastroenterology case logs covering the previous 24 months required. Physicians who completed training within the previous year may qualify for the case-log waiver.
Additional documentation may be required for advanced endoscopy privileges, including ERCP or capsule/double-balloon enteroscopy, if applicable.
Working Hours
Ambulatory surgery center hours: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM.
Scheduled daytime coverage.
Optional 24-hour general GI call, including evenings and weekends.
Call responsibilities may include consultations, rounding, and inpatient/outpatient GI procedures.
Start date: ASAP; listed start date January 4, 2027.
Current approval through February 21, 2027.
Skills
Colonoscopy
EGD
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Dilation
Inpatient GI Consultations
Outpatient Endoscopy
Hospital-Based Procedures
Epic EMR