Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Gastroenterology in Albequerque, NM

Doctor of Medicine | Gastroenterology
Location: Albequerque, NM
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Albequerque, NM 87102
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Sun, 8a – 5p (in-house rounding)
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Mon 7a – Mon 7a (continuous 7-day beeper call blocks)
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: 10
  
• Call Response Time: ASAP – dependent on urgency
  
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy – Unspecified (Historical)
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Jul 06, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026
  
• Aug 03, 2026 – Aug 10, 2026
  
• Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 07, 2026
  
• Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 05, 2026
  
• Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 02, 2026
  
• Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026
  

SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL

• Week of Jul 06, 2026: Mon – Sun
  
• Week of Aug 03, 2026: Mon – Sun
  
• Week of Aug 31, 2026: Mon – Sun
  
• Week of Sep 28, 2026: Mon – Sun
  
• Week of Oct 26, 2026: Mon – Sun
  
• Week of Nov 23, 2026: Mon – Sun
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 15 patients/day
  
• Admissions: 5-10
  
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 3, PA/NPs: 3
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Required

• Colonoscopy (with biopsy, with excision of polyp)
  
• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
  
• Liver biopsy
  
• Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube
  

Preferred

• Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, with foreign body removal, with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), with injection of varices)
  
• ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) (Diagnostic, Therapeutic, with PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy))
  
• Esophageal dilatation/manometry
  
• Esophageal manometry interpretation
  
• Small Bowel biopsy
  
• Lower GI endoscopy
  
• Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible, Rigid)
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified required
  
• Licenses: Licensed in NM
  
• DEA: DEA required (must be dedicated to NM)
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  
• Fellowship: Preferred
  
• Other Qualifications: Clean background required for temporary privileges
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient GI rounding daily from 8a to 5p
  
• Perform advanced endoscopic procedures including ERCP and EUS
  
• Take beeper call from Monday 7a to Monday 7a, responding promptly to calls
  
• Manage inpatient admissions and assigned patients with higher acuity gastrointestinal conditions
  
• Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure continuity of care during coverage weeks