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

Doctor of Medicine | Gastroenterology Location: Prestonsburg, KY Employer: Rhino Medical Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Rhino Medical to find a qualified Gastroenterology MD in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, 41653!

Prestonsburg, Kentucky Gastroenterologist Locum Tenens Opportunity
General GI procedures • Advanced procedures • Complex patient population

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking a board-certified or board-eligible gastroenterologist for a 12-month locum tenens assignment supporting a community hospital in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. This role involves performing general GI procedures including upper endoscopies, colonoscopies, and advanced ERCP interventions within a busy outpatient setting. Providers will manage a complex patient population often presenting with non-compliance and significant clinical needs, emphasizing strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Opportunity Highlights

• Location: Prestonsburg, Kentucky
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens, 12 months
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Support Staff: APP support available
• EMR: Meditech
• Patient Population: Non-compliant, complex, often with family support

Clinical Scope

• Perform upper endoscopies (EGD) and colonoscopies
• Conduct ERCP procedures (moderate complexity)
• Biopsies of esophagus, stomach, small bowel, and colon
• Esophageal, duodenal, or luminal stent placement
• Argon plasma coagulation and esophageal dilation
• Foreign body removal via EGD
• Sigmoidoscopy and GI motility studies
• Non-variceal hemostasis (upper and lower)
• Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement

Requirements

• Active Kentucky medical license
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
• Must be able to respond offsite within 30 minutes for emergencies and within 12 hours for routine calls
• Must have MD or DO degree and DEA registration

Why Physicians Move on This

• 12-month assignment supporting a community hospital
• General and advanced GI procedures in a busy outpatient setting
• Offsite call response within 30 minutes for emergencies
• Supportive APP team and Meditech EMR
• Complex patient population emphasizing relationship skills

Rhino Medical is leading the charge. Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.

Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment

1. Embrace a culture of lifelong learning and professional development in locum assignments, continually seeking opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and expertise throughout your career journey.
2. Enjoy the freedom to choose assignments without being tied down to extended contracts, allowing for exploration and flexibility.
3. Explore telemedicine or remote healthcare opportunities through locum assignments, leveraging technology to deliver care to patients in underserved or remote areas.
4. Increase your earnings by taking on additional shifts or assignments, boosting your financial stability and opportunities.
5. Reinvent your career by exploring new specialties or transitioning to different healthcare sectors, seizing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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