Gastroenterologist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Lakewood, Colorado
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 24 hour call (7a-7a)
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Reason for Coverage: Gaps in coverage
  

• Aug 30 - Sep 3
  
• Sep 11-12
  
• Nov 7-11
  
• Nov 30 - Dec 5
  
• Jan 2027 – Ongoing
  

• Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric, Adolescent
  
• Average Daily Volume: 8-10 new patients & follow ups, 5-8 scopes per day
  
• Admissions: No, GI does not admit they are just a consult service
  
• Phone Consults: Yes
  

• Trauma Level: Level 1
  
• EMR System: EPIC
  
• Specialty Backup Available: 24/7 intensivists & hospitalists at site
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes, Emergency privs 1-2 weeks with clean file
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 day standard, 1-2 weeks emergency
  

• Scoping, ERCP, EUS, Endoscopy, GI Bleed, Evaluation of GI problems
  

• Board: Board Certified Gastroenterology
  
• Licenses: Active CO License or Universal License (IMLC)
  
• DEA: Active DEA required for credentialing
  
• Certifications: Not Specified
  
• Experience: Gastroenterology Fellowship
  
• Other Qualifications: Must be able to perform ERCP & EUS; Clean Malpractice/background ; Self-Query NPDB report mandatory
  

• Provide 24-hour call coverage from 7a-7a
  
• Perform scoping procedures including ERCP and EUS
  
• Evaluate and manage GI problems as a consult service
  
• Complete EMR training modules and virtual training prior to first day
  
• Adhere to preferred lodging and travel requirements