Locum Gastroenterology Physician (MD/DO) – Athens, GA

Locum Gastroenterology Physician (MD/DO) – Athens, GA

Setting: 100% Inpatient (24-hour hospital call coverage, rounding, and procedures — zero clinic duties)

Location: Athens, GA

Job Type: Locum Tenens (Holiday Block + Ongoing Per Diem Pool)

Specialty: General Gastroenterology (with ERCP)

Coverage Dates: December 24 (7:00 AM) – December 28 (7:00 AM) (4-Day Block)

Schedule: 24-Hour Call Coverage & Inpatient Rounding

EMR: EPIC

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

Looking to maximize your holiday earnings with a streamlined, 100% inpatient locum block in vibrant Athens, GA? Step into a well-supported, 196-bed acute care hospital with zero outpatient clinic responsibilities and seamless handoffs from an established team of five local gastroenterologists!

In addition to securing a high-value 4-day December holiday block, you will be added to an ongoing per diem pool for future flexible shifts. Enjoy modern EPIC EMR integration, strong specialty collaboration, and the opportunity to practice in a thriving university city.

Key Position Highlights & Perks

• Zero Outpatient Clinic: Focus 100% on inpatient rounding, acute consults, and procedures—no clinic follow-ups or ongoing panel management.

• Seamless Team Handoffs: Pick up current inpatient GI consults from a collaborative group of five local gastroenterologists and hand back off smoothly at the end of your block.

• Ongoing Future Flexibility: Completing this holiday block places you directly into the facility’s ongoing shift pool for future locum dates.

• Streamlined Workflow: Fully integrated EPIC EMR system for efficient charting and order entry.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 24-hour inpatient and Emergency Department GI call coverage from December 24 (7:00 AM) through December 28 (7:00 AM).

• Conduct daily rounds on adult GI inpatients (primarily 100% adult inpatient; occasional pediatric evaluations in the ED only).

• Perform bread-and-butter inpatient GI procedures, including ERCP.

• Evaluate and manage new inpatient and ED gastroenterology consultations.

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certification: Board Certified in Gastroenterology (Required).

• Procedural Expertise: Active ERCP training and competency (Required).

• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Georgia State Medical License and GA DEA/CSR in hand at submission (Required).

• Certifications: Active BLS and ACLS certifications (Required).

• Location & Availability: Must be local / drive-in (no flights) and fully available for the December 24–28 holiday block (Required).

• Credentialing Readiness: Clean malpractice/background history for fast-track privileging and a recent Self-Query NPDB report pulled within 30 days (Required).

How to Apply

Holiday coverage blocks with ongoing pool access fill fast! To be submitted for immediate name clearance, please reply with:

1. Updated CV (formatted with MM/YYYY dates and clear gap explanations)

2. Active GA Medical License & GA DEA/CSR details

3. Board Certification, BLS, and ACLS verification

4. Confirmation of ERCP competency and local/drive-in status

5. Recent Self-Query NPDB report (pulled within the last 30 days)