Lucrative Gastroenterology Locums in Vancouver, WA
Updated 11/09/26
Vancouver, Washington, United States
Physician
Gastroenterology
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Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Gastroenterology Physician – Locum Tenens – Vancouver, WA
Position Overview
Seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist (MD/DO) for a locum tenens opportunity in Vancouver, Washington, beginning March 8, 2027.
The physician will provide inpatient gastroenterology services, including hospital rounding, admissions, inpatient endoscopy, and after-hours consultations from the Emergency Department and Transfer Center.
This position requires 24-hour call coverage, preferably in seven-day stretches, with approximately 8–10 hours of onsite clinical work during weekdays followed by overnight call. Candidates must be proficient in general gastroenterology procedures, with advanced endoscopy experience highly preferred.
Compensation:
Daily Rate: $4960 per 24 hours
24-Hour Call: $4960 per 24 hours
Call Back: $575/hr
Assignment Details
Specialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Vancouver, WA
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: March 8, 2027
Initial Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Positions Available: 1
FTE: 1.0
Primary Practice Setting: Inpatient Gastroenterology
Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Capacity: 300 Beds
Coverage Reason: Staffing Gap
EMR: Epic
Call Requirements: 24-Hour Call
Schedule
Coverage Type: 24-Hour Call
Preferred Rotation: Seven Consecutive Days
Rotation Start: Tuesday at 7:00 AM
Rotation End: Following Tuesday at 7:00 AM
Weekday Onsite Hours: Approximately 8–10 Hours
Typical Arrival: 7:00 AM
Overnight Coverage: On Call After Onsite Duties
Weekend Coverage: Included in Seven-Day Rotation
Block Scheduling: Not Available as a Standard Arrangement
The physician will typically begin the day reviewing overnight cases and admissions with the Advanced Practice Clinician (APC), followed by rounding, consultations, and inpatient endoscopy procedures.
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: Adults
Average Daily Census: Approximately 12–15 Patients
Inpatient Gastroenterology Patients
Patients Requiring Endoscopic Evaluation
Emergency Department GI Consultations
Patients Requiring Admission or Transfer Evaluation
Patients With Acute and Chronic Gastrointestinal Conditions
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Inpatient Gastroenterology Services
Perform Daily Hospital Rounding
Evaluate New Gastroenterology Consultations
Manage Gastroenterology Admissions
Perform General GI and Inpatient Endoscopy Procedures
Evaluate Acute Gastrointestinal Conditions
Review Overnight Admissions and Consultations
Respond to After-Hours Emergency Department Consultations
Evaluate Potential Transfers From Other Facilities
Coordinate Care With the Transfer Center
Develop Individualized Gastroenterology Treatment Plans
Order and Interpret Appropriate Diagnostic Studies
Collaborate With Physicians, APCs, and Nursing Staff
Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in Epic
Procedures and Clinical Skills
Required:
General Gastroenterology
Inpatient Endoscopy
Gastroenterology Consultations
Hospital Rounding and Admissions
Acute GI Condition Management
After-Hours GI Consultation
Highly Preferred:
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Experience
ERCP and EUS experience are preferred but not mandatory for this position.
Clinical Environment / Support
300-Bed Acute Care Hospital
Inpatient Gastroenterology Service
Other Physicians Available
APC Support During Weekday Daytime Hours
No Established Overnight APC Coverage
Weekend APC Support Not Currently Established
Emergency Department and Transfer Center Consultation Responsibilities
Epic EMR
Potential Clinic or Outpatient Coverage Based on Candidate Interest
Requirements
Board Certification in Gastroenterology – Required
BLS Certification – Required
Epic EMR Experience – Required
Recent Gastroenterology Clinical Activity – Required
Documentation of 100 Representative Patient Cases Within the Previous 24 Months – Required
Ability to Provide Inpatient Gastroenterology Coverage
Experience With General GI and Endoscopic Procedures
Experience Managing Hospital Admissions and Consultations
Ability to Participate in 24-Hour Call Coverage
Ability to Work Seven-Day Coverage Stretches Preferred
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Gastroenterology – Preferred
ERCP Experience – Highly Preferred
EUS Experience – Preferred
Washington Medical License Preferred; Candidates Requiring Licensure May Be Considered
BLS Certification Must Meet Applicable AHA or American Red Cross Requirements
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Gastroenterology Board Certification
Current Medical License Information
BLS Certification
Documentation of Recent Gastroenterology Experience
Case Logs Covering at Least 100 Patients Within the Previous 24 Months
Case Logs Must Include Diagnosis or Procedure, Date, and Facility
Epic EMR Experience Confirmation
General GI and Endoscopy Experience
ERCP and EUS Experience, if Applicable
Confirmation of Availability for 24-Hour Call and Seven-Day Coverage
Earliest Available Start Date
Candidate Presentation Must Clearly Indicate:
Interest in Inpatient Call Coverage, Outpatient Endoscopy, or Both
Willingness to Provide Clinic Coverage
Credentialing
Standard Credentialing Required Before Assignment
Hospital and Clinic Privileges May Be Applicable
Gastroenterology Board Certification Verification
BLS Certification Verification
Medical Licensure Review
Review of 100 Representative Cases From the Previous 24 Months
Procedural Competency and Clinical Privileging Review
Epic EMR Experience Required
Orientation Provided Before Assignment
Position Overview
Seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist (MD/DO) for a locum tenens opportunity in Vancouver, Washington, beginning March 8, 2027.
The physician will provide inpatient gastroenterology services, including hospital rounding, admissions, inpatient endoscopy, and after-hours consultations from the Emergency Department and Transfer Center.
This position requires 24-hour call coverage, preferably in seven-day stretches, with approximately 8–10 hours of onsite clinical work during weekdays followed by overnight call. Candidates must be proficient in general gastroenterology procedures, with advanced endoscopy experience highly preferred.
Compensation:
Daily Rate: $4960 per 24 hours
24-Hour Call: $4960 per 24 hours
Call Back: $575/hr
Assignment Details
Specialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Vancouver, WA
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: March 8, 2027
Initial Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Positions Available: 1
FTE: 1.0
Primary Practice Setting: Inpatient Gastroenterology
Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Capacity: 300 Beds
Coverage Reason: Staffing Gap
EMR: Epic
Call Requirements: 24-Hour Call
Schedule
Coverage Type: 24-Hour Call
Preferred Rotation: Seven Consecutive Days
Rotation Start: Tuesday at 7:00 AM
Rotation End: Following Tuesday at 7:00 AM
Weekday Onsite Hours: Approximately 8–10 Hours
Typical Arrival: 7:00 AM
Overnight Coverage: On Call After Onsite Duties
Weekend Coverage: Included in Seven-Day Rotation
Block Scheduling: Not Available as a Standard Arrangement
The physician will typically begin the day reviewing overnight cases and admissions with the Advanced Practice Clinician (APC), followed by rounding, consultations, and inpatient endoscopy procedures.
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: Adults
Average Daily Census: Approximately 12–15 Patients
Inpatient Gastroenterology Patients
Patients Requiring Endoscopic Evaluation
Emergency Department GI Consultations
Patients Requiring Admission or Transfer Evaluation
Patients With Acute and Chronic Gastrointestinal Conditions
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Inpatient Gastroenterology Services
Perform Daily Hospital Rounding
Evaluate New Gastroenterology Consultations
Manage Gastroenterology Admissions
Perform General GI and Inpatient Endoscopy Procedures
Evaluate Acute Gastrointestinal Conditions
Review Overnight Admissions and Consultations
Respond to After-Hours Emergency Department Consultations
Evaluate Potential Transfers From Other Facilities
Coordinate Care With the Transfer Center
Develop Individualized Gastroenterology Treatment Plans
Order and Interpret Appropriate Diagnostic Studies
Collaborate With Physicians, APCs, and Nursing Staff
Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in Epic
Procedures and Clinical Skills
Required:
General Gastroenterology
Inpatient Endoscopy
Gastroenterology Consultations
Hospital Rounding and Admissions
Acute GI Condition Management
After-Hours GI Consultation
Highly Preferred:
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Experience
ERCP and EUS experience are preferred but not mandatory for this position.
Clinical Environment / Support
300-Bed Acute Care Hospital
Inpatient Gastroenterology Service
Other Physicians Available
APC Support During Weekday Daytime Hours
No Established Overnight APC Coverage
Weekend APC Support Not Currently Established
Emergency Department and Transfer Center Consultation Responsibilities
Epic EMR
Potential Clinic or Outpatient Coverage Based on Candidate Interest
Requirements
Board Certification in Gastroenterology – Required
BLS Certification – Required
Epic EMR Experience – Required
Recent Gastroenterology Clinical Activity – Required
Documentation of 100 Representative Patient Cases Within the Previous 24 Months – Required
Ability to Provide Inpatient Gastroenterology Coverage
Experience With General GI and Endoscopic Procedures
Experience Managing Hospital Admissions and Consultations
Ability to Participate in 24-Hour Call Coverage
Ability to Work Seven-Day Coverage Stretches Preferred
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Gastroenterology – Preferred
ERCP Experience – Highly Preferred
EUS Experience – Preferred
Washington Medical License Preferred; Candidates Requiring Licensure May Be Considered
BLS Certification Must Meet Applicable AHA or American Red Cross Requirements
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Gastroenterology Board Certification
Current Medical License Information
BLS Certification
Documentation of Recent Gastroenterology Experience
Case Logs Covering at Least 100 Patients Within the Previous 24 Months
Case Logs Must Include Diagnosis or Procedure, Date, and Facility
Epic EMR Experience Confirmation
General GI and Endoscopy Experience
ERCP and EUS Experience, if Applicable
Confirmation of Availability for 24-Hour Call and Seven-Day Coverage
Earliest Available Start Date
Candidate Presentation Must Clearly Indicate:
Interest in Inpatient Call Coverage, Outpatient Endoscopy, or Both
Willingness to Provide Clinic Coverage
Credentialing
Standard Credentialing Required Before Assignment
Hospital and Clinic Privileges May Be Applicable
Gastroenterology Board Certification Verification
BLS Certification Verification
Medical Licensure Review
Review of 100 Representative Cases From the Previous 24 Months
Procedural Competency and Clinical Privileging Review
Epic EMR Experience Required
Orientation Provided Before Assignment
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service