Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Gastroenterology in Prestonsburg, KY

Doctor of Medicine | Gastroenterology
Location: Prestonsburg, KY
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: Y-MD-3428131
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Prestonsburg, KY
  
• Service Setting: Hospital
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Nov 01, 2027 – Oct 30, 2028
  
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Offsite, response within 30 min for emergency, 12 hours for routine
  
• Call Type: Offsite
  
• Call Ratio: 1:2
  
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes for emergency, 12 hours for routine
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Travel and lodging covered (flight, rental car, lodging)
  

• EMR System: Meditech
  

• Credentialing Timeline: ~3 months
  

• Upper Endoscopies (EGD)
  
• Colonoscopies
  
• ERCP (mid-level / moderate complexity)
  
• Esophageal, duodenal, or luminal stent placement
  
• Argon plasma coagulation
  
• Biopsies of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, and colon
  
• Colonoscopy with or without polypectomy
  
• Diagnostic and therapeutic EGD
  
• Enteral alimentation
  
• Esophageal dilation (balloon, bougie, or Savary with guidewire)
  
• Foreign body removal via EGD
  
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  
• GI motility studies and 24-hour pH monitoring
  
• Non-variceal hemostasis (upper and lower)
  
• Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
  

• Other Qualifications: Providers with strong relationship building and communication skills highly preferred.
  

• Provide gastroenterology services during clinic hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
  
• Perform a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, and ERCP.
  
• Participate in a shared call schedule, providing offsite coverage with timely response for emergency consultations and routine calls.
  
• Collaborate with APP support staff to manage patient care and coordinate treatment plans.
  
• Ensure compliance with credentialing timelines and maintain strong communication with the healthcare team.