Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Lodi, California

Job Description

Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-223496-MD-CA
• Title:  MD
• Dates Needed:  November 17, 2026 - May 17, 2027
• Shift Type:  24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient
• Call Required:  Yes
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

This facility operates as part of a large health system, maintaining the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support inpatient gastroenterology coverage. The facility is structured to ensure continuity of specialized care for an adult patient population. Locum tenens gastroenterology coverage is sought from November 17, 2026 through May 17, 2027.

The assignment area offers clinicians access to a range of outdoor, recreational, and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Water-based activities including kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing are available at a local lake, which also features walking trails, while cycling routes along vineyard roads provide additional outdoor options. Families and individuals may also visit a regional science museum, a county historical museum, and a park featuring a zoo, a Japanese garden, and picnic areas, alongside ecological preserves suited to birdwatching.

The gastroenterologist will provide clinic-based and inpatient gastroenterology coverage on a 24-hour call basis at this on-site facility. Clinic coverage is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with clinicians expected to see 2 patients per hour during clinic hours. Call coverage runs on a 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM schedule, during which clinicians must remain available to respond to calls from the facility in a timely manner per medical staff guidelines and evaluate emergent patients as presented through the Emergency Department. Board certification in Gastroenterology is required for consideration.

• Case Load/PPD:  2 patients per hour (clinic);  variable for 24-hour call
• Support Staff:  NA
• Patient Population:  Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule:  24hr call
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Government:  No

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

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.

Since 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.

That's what we do. Every day.

Company Description

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.\r\n\r\nSince 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.\r\n\r\nThat's what we do. Every day.