Gastroenterology Physician

Locum Physician - Gastroenterology in Lakewood, CO Inpatient, ERCP Experience Needed
Enjoy a flexible schedule at a leading facility in Lakewood, CO, with competitive pay, quick onboarding, and ongoing contract opportunities through 2025. Get the support you need, with start dates from December 8, 2025, and be part of a busy, level 1 trauma hospital that values expert GI care.
Quick Facts

• Location: 11600 West 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228
• Start Date: 12/08/2025
• Duration: Ongoing into 2025, with specific December coverage
• Shift: 24-hour call (7a-7a)
• Hours per Week: 5-7 days per month
• Employment Type: Locum/temporary assignment
• Licenses/Certs: Colorado Medical License/Active IMLC, Board Certified/Eligible in Gastroenterology
• Experience: Minimum of several years in GI procedures including ERCP and EUS

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Rate: To be discussed upon application (no specific rate provided)
• Compensation:
  • Orientation: $262.50 (half hourly/callback rate) after 8 hours
  • On Call (Daily): $5200 or less per 24 hrs, including 8 hours free
  • 24-Hour Holiday Call: $7800 per 24 hrs, including 8 hours free
  • Call Back (post gratis hours): $525/hour or less
  • Holiday Call Back: $787.50 per hour of patient contact after gratis hours
• Benefits: Pay package discussed upon application

What You ll Do

• Perform outpatient and inpatient GI procedures, including ERCP, EUS, Endoscopy, and GI Bleed management
• Evaluate and treat GI disorders and acute issues in a trauma-level 1 hospital setting
• Collaborate with hospital staff in a fast-paced environment
• Provide consultative GI services for diverse patient populations
• Support hospital coverage gaps due to staff breaks and attrition
• Follow EMR protocols using Epic, with required training prior to start

What You Need

• Colorado medical license or active IMLC required
• Board Certified or eligible in Gastroenterology; ERCP experience essential
• Minimum several years of GI practice, with proficiency in ERCP and EUS procedures
• Ability to work 24-hour call shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Strong clinical evaluation skills and ability to manage acute GI cases
• Experience with Epic EMR system (preferred, must complete training beforehand)

About the Assignment
Join a busy, inpatient GI team at a reputable hospital in Lakewood, CO, providing critical diagnostic and therapeutic services across a diverse adult patient population. The facility offers comprehensive trauma and trauma services, with support from hospitalists and intensivists. Coverage is needed to fill gaps in staffing due to breaks planned for mid-2025. Required procedures include ERCP, EUS, and general GI endoscopy, with an emphasis on acute care and trauma-related GI cases.
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