Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Lakewood, Colorado

• Job Reference Id: ORD-212522-MD-CO
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: July - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient; Clinic
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This 237-bed acute care hospital operates as a Level I Trauma Center and serves as a referral center for the Rocky Mountain region. The facility provides specialized services spanning cardiovascular, stroke, oncology, and emergency care, with established clinical protocols to support inpatient and clinic gastroenterology coverage. Advanced procedural capabilities are maintained on-site to support the full scope of gastroenterology services required for this assignment.

Lakewood, Colorado offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural attractions. Notable destinations include Bear Creek Lake Park, Green Mountain Park, Lair o' the Bear Park, and Dinosaur Ridge, providing opportunities for hiking and cycling. Clinicians may also explore cultural venues such as the Lakewood Heritage Center and Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, alongside local breweries, with Rocky Mountain National Park accessible as a nearby excursion for those seeking mountain scenery.

Clinicians will provide inpatient and clinic gastroenterology services during day shifts with call coverage responsibilities at this on-site facility. Clinical responsibilities include performing specialized procedures such as scoping, ERCP, EUS, and endoscopy, as well as managing GI bleed cases and conducting evaluations of GI problems. Call coverage is required, with average callback hours of 11.63 hours on weekdays and 10.38 hours on weekends. Board certification in Gastroenterology is required for this locum tenens assignment.

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: none
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: Average callback hours: Weekday: 11.63 hours; Weekend: 10.38 hours
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No

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