Physician Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary

Job DescriptionJob Description\n Join a busy hospital endoscopy unit in northern Michigan, providing comprehensive gastroenterology care to an adult patient population. This locum tenens role includes performing a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, managing overnight and weekend call, and handling all documentation independently. The schedule offers a traditional Monday‑Friday day shift with substantial on‑call responsibilities and opportunities to work with a dedicated, high‑performing endoscopy team.Key Details\n\n Assignment Type: Locum Tenens\n Setting: Hospital\n Start Date: ASAP (start date contingent on completed credentialing)\n Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 9‑hour shift with an hour lunch (8 billable hours) plus a 15‑hour overnight call; weekend 24‑hour call\n Patient Population: Adult\n Location: Marquette, MI\n Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non‑local candidates\nBenefits\n\n Weekly direct deposit\n Malpractice insurance with tail coverage\n Supportive credentialing assistance\n Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)\n Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)\nJob Responsibilities\n\n Perform upper and lower GI endoscopic procedures, including EGD, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, PEG/PEG‑J placement, ERCP/EUS, pH studies, manometry, hydrogen breath testing, capsule endoscopy, and therapeutic interventions (biopsy, polypectomy, cautery, variceal injection, etc.).\n Manage sedation with propofol and ensure patient safety throughout procedures.\n Provide inpatient consults and outpatient follow‑up, reviewing pathology results and communicating recommendations to patients and nursing staff.\n Participate in 15‑hour overnight and weekend 24‑hour call coverage, responding to emergent GI issues.\n Complete all charting, documentation, and billing independently without a scribe.\n Collaborate with nursing and support staff to coordinate care and maintain efficient workflow in four endoscopy suites.\nQualifications\n\n Board certification in Gastroenterology (internal medicine background required).\n Active Michigan medical license (or eligibility for licensure).\n Completed gastroenterology fellowship (minimum 2 years).\n Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, ABLS.\n Ability to obtain credentialing and billing enrollment within 60 days.\n Experience with Olympus endoscopy equipment and EMR systems (Paragon, EndoPro).\nWorking Hours\n\n Day shift: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (9‑hour shift with 1‑hour lunch).\n Overnight call: 15‑hour shift following the day shift.\n Weekend call: 24‑hour on‑call duty.\n All overtime and call hours must be logged on the timesheet prior to submission.\nSkills\n\n Proficient in upper and lower GI endoscopy, therapeutic interventions, and advanced procedures such as ERCP and EUS.\n Skilled in interpreting manometry, pH studies, and pathology reports.\n Strong independent decision‑making and excellent communication with multidisciplinary teams.\n Ability to manage sedation, handle emergencies, and maintain high procedural volume (up to 12 patients per day).\n Competent in electronic medical record documentation and billing workflows.\n