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

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-212522-MD-CO Title: MD Dates Needed: June - Ongoing Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient; Clinic Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility The hospital operates as a premier full-service acute care hospital and Level I Trauma Center serving as a major referral center for the Rocky Mountain region. This 237-bed facility specializes in cardiovascular, stroke, oncology, and emergency care with a focus on advanced robotic surgery and comprehensive medical services. About the Facility Location Lakewood, Colorado, is a vibrant, populous city (roughly 156,000 residents) nestled against the Rocky Mountain foothills just west of Denver. Known for its "urban suburban" feel, it offers easy access to Denver via light rail while boasting immediate access to hiking at Red Rocks and Green Mountain, over 80 parks, and the Belmar shopping district About the Clinician's Workday The gastroenterologist will provide comprehensive inpatient and clinic gastroenterology services during day shifts with call coverage responsibilities. The clinician will perform specialized procedures including scoping, ERCP, EUS, and endoscopy while managing GI bleed cases and conducting evaluations of GI problems. The position requires board certification and involves coordinating care with hospital staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes during the assignment period. Additional Job Details 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 Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details Employment Type: Contract