Gastroenterology

Assignment Overview

Job Title: Locum Tenens Gastroenterology Physician (Outpatient)

Location: Multiple outpatient facilities in Georgia (Gwinnett County and surrounding areas)

A healthcare organization in Georgia is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Gastroenterology physician for a locum tenens assignment to provide supplemental outpatient coverage across multiple clinic locations.

• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: July 31, 2026
• Schedule: Scheduled clinical hours only (no call required)
• EMR System: Epic
• Patients per Day: Approximately 12
• Coverage Type: Supplemental

Facility Details

• No hospital or surgery center privileges required
• Stroke-certified facility

Clinical Responsibilities

• Outpatient gastroenterology care
• Perform and interpret procedures including:
  • Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, foreign body removal, and bleeding control)
  • Colonoscopy (with biopsy and polyp excision)
  • Sigmoidoscopy (flexible)
  • Esophageal manometry interpretation
  • Small bowel biopsy
  • Lower GI endoscopy
• Admissions required; no inpatient rounding

Requirements

• Active Georgia medical license (required at time of submission)
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Board certification must align with specialty

Support & Staffing

• No supervision of advanced practice providers required
• No teaching or resident supervision required

Credentialing

• Estimated timeframe: 21 days

Call Coverage

• No call responsibilities

Additional Notes

• Only one provider will be accepted for this assignment
• No reimbursement for licensing costs
• Standard U.S. holidays observed: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

If you are interested in a stable outpatient assignment with a manageable patient volume and no call requirements, this opportunity offers a great long-term placement in a well-supported clinical environment.

Don Awbrey

National Account Manager – Ascend Medical Staffing