Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Gastroenterology in Kentucky

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• Job Reference Id: ORD-207305-MD-KY
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: March 2026 - January 2027
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

The hospital provides comprehensive gastroenterology services requiring specialized coverage due to team growth and expansion needs. The facility maintains established protocols for inpatient gastroenterology care with modern equipment and supportive clinical infrastructure. The hospital operates with dedicated anesthesia support and inpatient advanced practice registered nurse coverage to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Multiple providers may be accepted for the listed coverage dates to accommodate the facility's growing gastroenterology service demands.

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The gastroenterologist will provide comprehensive inpatient gastroenterology coverage from Monday 7:30 AM to Monday 7:30 AM across multiple date blocks from March 2026 through January 2027. The clinician will handle general gastroenterology cases and perform ERCP procedures while managing an average of 5-10 patients per day with 0-5 procedures per call shift. Essential duties include rounding and admissions with the ability to function independently on call days while collaborating with an inpatient APRN and anesthesia support team. The position requires board certification in gastroenterology with active BLS, ATLS, and DEA certifications along with membership in one of the major gastroenterology professional organizations. Candidates with a Kentucky license or compact license in hand will receive priority consideration for this assignment.

• Case Load/PPD: 5-10
• Support Staff: Inpatient APRN and anesthesia support team
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No

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