Physician / Gastroenterology / Pennsylvania / Locum Tenens / Gastroenterologist Job

?JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Gastroenterology Physician

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Ephrata, PA

Service Setting: Ambulatory Surgery Center and Hospital

Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Coverage, Procedures, Rounding, and Call

Coverage Period: June 1, 2026 Ongoing

Clinical Shift Schedule: Endoscopy Center shifts 7:00 AM3:30 PM with additional inpatient rounding, ED support, outpatient/inpatient procedures, and call coverage

COVERAGE DATES

Endoscopy Center Coverage:
June 1, 2, 29, 30

July 1, 6, 10, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29

August 3, 5, 24

September 1, 2, 21, 22

October 2

Inpatient Rounding / ED Support / Call / Procedures Coverage:

July 24 at 5:00 PM August 7 at 7:00 AM

August 28 at 5:00 PM September 4 at 5:00 PM

November 20 at 5:00 PM November 30 at 7:00 AM

December 21 at 7:00 AM December 24 at 5:00 AM

December 28 at 7:00 AM December 31 at 5:00 PM

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adult Patients (18+)

Patient Volume/Census:

Approximately 1012 inpatient encounters daily

Approximately 24 consults daily

Approximately 6 outpatient procedures daily

Additional add-on procedures as needed

Case Mix: General Gastroenterology patients requiring outpatient procedures, inpatient consults, rounding, and GI procedures

FACILITY INFORMATION

Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center

Hospital Bed Size: 130 Beds

EMR System: Epic

Support Staff Available: No APP support in hospital

Department Description: Outpatient procedures, inpatient rounding, consults, ED support, and inpatient procedures

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Temporary Privileges Available: Available for providers with clean files

Credentialing Timeline: Expedited temporary privileges available with clean credentialing file

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

General Gastroenterology Procedures

Outpatient Endoscopy Procedures

Inpatient GI Consults and Procedures

Hospital Rounding and ED Support

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology

Licenses: Active Pennsylvania License or IMLC LOQ required for submission

DEA: Required

Certifications Required: Licensed Gastroenterologist

Experience: Must be comfortable working independently in the hospital setting

Skills Required: General Gastroenterology experience

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform outpatient endoscopy procedures in the ambulatory surgery center

Provide inpatient rounding, GI consults, and emergency department support

Perform inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology procedures

Manage and coordinate patient care independently within the hospital setting

Complete accurate documentation within Epic EMR

Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure continuity and quality patient care