Lucrative Gastroenterology Locums in Lakewood, CO

Job Description

Job Description

Gastroenterology Physician – Advanced Endoscopy

Assignment Details

• Location: Colorado

• Provider Type: Physician

• Specialty: Gastroenterology

• Practice Setting: Inpatient

• Trauma Designation: Level I Trauma Center

• Coverage Type: 24-Hour Call

• EMR: Epic

• Coverage is for gaps in the existing Gastroenterology schedule

• Ongoing coverage anticipated into 2027

Compensation: Orientation - $215/hr of orientation or training beyond 8 hours, 24 Hour On Call - $4360 per 24 hours to include 8 hours gratis,

Holiday 24 Hour On Call - $6545 per 24 hours to include 8 hours gratis, Call Back - $430/hr, Holiday Call Back - $645/hr.

Coverage Dates

• September 6-10, 2026

• November 7-11, 2026

• November 30-December 5, 2026

• December 21-24, 2026

• Additional ongoing dates beginning January 2027

• Candidates must be available for at least some of the listed dates to be considered for ongoing coverage

Schedule

• 24-hour call

• 7:00 AM-7:00 AM

• All shifts end the following morning at 7:00 AM

• 7-day coverage blocks preferred for ongoing 2027 coverage, but not required

• Candidates must provide the number of shifts per month they can offer on an ongoing basis

Patient Population / Volume

• Adult

• Geriatric

• Adolescent

• Approximately 8-10 new patients and follow-ups

• Approximately 5-8 scopes per day

• Pediatric trauma patients may be seen starting at age 15 and 50 kg

• Pediatric patients are otherwise not admitted

• Gastroenterology functions as a consult service and does not admit patients

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient Gastroenterology consultation

• Evaluate and manage acute and complex GI conditions

• Perform endoscopic procedures

• Evaluate and manage GI bleeding

• Provide advanced endoscopy coverage

• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, trauma services, and other inpatient teams

Required Procedures

• ERCP – Required

• EUS – Required

• Endoscopy

• GI bleed management

• Scoping

• Evaluation and management of Gastrointestinal conditions

• Candidates MUST be able to perform both ERCP and EUS

Clinical Support

• 24/7 Intensivist coverage

• 24/7 Hospitalist coverage

• 24/7 Trauma Services

• Gastroenterology serves as a consulting service

Requirements

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology – Required

• Gastroenterology Fellowship – Required

• Active Colorado license – Highly Preferred

• Active IMLC may be considered

• Active DEA – Required

• DEA must remain active for the duration of the assignment

• ERCP competency – Required

• EUS competency – Required

• Clean malpractice/background – Highly Preferred

• Local/drive-in candidates – Highly Preferred

Credentialing

• Standard credentialing: Approximately 60-90 days

• Emergency privileges may be available within approximately 1-2 weeks for candidates with a clean file

• Self-inquiry NPDB report required to release preapplication

• Colorado license or active IMLC required to release preapplication

• Preapplication and full credentialing application must be submitted immediately due to urgent coverage needs

• Provider will also credential with an additional affiliated facility

Epic / EMR Requirements

• Epic training requirements must be completed before the assignment begins

• Credentialing preapplication and full application must be submitted before the provider can move into applicant-in-training status

• AD account creation may take up to 5 days

• Epic learning modules must be completed before virtual Epic training

• Virtual Epic training must be completed at least one week before the provider’s first day

• First-day details will not be released until required Epic modules and training are complete

• Epic experience information must be provided at submission

Required Submission Information

• Number of years of Epic experience

• Date Epic was last used (MM/YYYY)

• Most recent location where Epic was used

• Badge-quality provider photo

• Provider time zone for virtual Epic training

• Best phone number for call coverage

• Personal email address

• Specific available coverage dates

• Number of ongoing shifts available per month

• Confirmation of ERCP and EUS competency

• Confirmation provider understands and accepts required Epic training

• Self-inquiry NPDB report strongly recommended for priority consideration

Travel

• Local/drive-in candidates highly preferred

• Air travel may be considered

• Provider must be willing to use approved/preferred lodging when available

• Provider must request the applicable prenegotiated lodging rate when booking

• Travel origin city must be included with submission

• Any anticipated travel exceptions must be disclosed at the time of presentation