Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Gastroenterology in Lakewood, CO

Doctor of Medicine | Gastroenterology
Location: Lakewood, CO
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 5 days
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Gastroenterology Physician - Advanced Endoscopy

Assignment Details


• Location: Colorado


• Provider Type: Physician


• Specialty: Gastroenterology


• Practice Setting: Inpatient


• Trauma Designation: Level I Trauma Center


• Coverage Type: 24-Hour Call


• EMR: Epic


• Coverage is for gaps in the existing Gastroenterology schedule


• Ongoing coverage anticipated into 2027

Compensation: Orientation - $215/hr of orientation or training beyond 8 hours, 24 Hour On Call - $4360 per 24 hours to include 8 hours gratis,


Holiday 24 Hour On Call - $6545 per 24 hours to include 8 hours gratis, Call Back - $430/hr, Holiday Call Back - $645/hr.

Coverage Dates


• September 6-10, 2026


• November 7-11, 2026


• November 30-December 5, 2026


• December 21-24, 2026


• Additional ongoing dates beginning January 2027


• Candidates must be available for at least some of the listed dates to be considered for ongoing coverage

Schedule


• 24-hour call


• 7:00 AM-7:00 AM


• All shifts end the following morning at 7:00 AM


• 7-day coverage blocks preferred for ongoing 2027 coverage, but not required


• Candidates must provide the number of shifts per month they can offer on an ongoing basis

Patient Population / Volume


• Adult


• Geriatric


• Adolescent


• Approximately 8-10 new patients and follow-ups


• Approximately 5-8 scopes per day


• Pediatric trauma patients may be seen starting at age 15 and 50 kg


• Pediatric patients are otherwise not admitted


• Gastroenterology functions as a consult service and does not admit patients

Clinical Responsibilities


• Provide inpatient Gastroenterology consultation


• Evaluate and manage acute and complex GI conditions


• Perform endoscopic procedures


• Evaluate and manage GI bleeding


• Provide advanced endoscopy coverage


• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, trauma services, and other inpatient teams

Required Procedures


• ERCP - Required


• EUS - Required


• Endoscopy


• GI bleed management


• Scoping


• Evaluation and management of Gastrointestinal conditions


• Candidates MUST be able to perform both ERCP and EUS

Clinical Support


• 24/7 Intensivist coverage


• 24/7 Hospitalist coverage


• 24/7 Trauma Services


• Gastroenterology serves as a consulting service

Requirements


• Board Certified in Gastroenterology - Required


• Gastroenterology Fellowship - Required


• Active Colorado license - Highly Preferred


• Active IMLC may be considered


• Active DEA - Required


• DEA must remain active for the duration of the assignment


• ERCP competency - Required


• EUS competency - Required


• Clean malpractice/background - Highly Preferred


• Local/drive-in candidates - Highly Preferred

Credentialing


• Standard credentialing: Approximately 60-90 days


• Emergency privileges may be available within approximately 1-2 weeks for candidates with a clean file


• Self-inquiry NPDB report required to release preapplication


• Colorado license or active IMLC required to release preapplication


• Preapplication and full credentialing application must be submitted immediately due to urgent coverage needs


• Provider will also credential with an additional affiliated facility

Epic / EMR Requirements


• Epic training requirements must be completed before the assignment begins


• Credentialing preapplication and full application must be submitted before the provider can move into applicant-in-training status


• AD account creation may take up to 5 days


• Epic learning modules must be completed before virtual Epic training


• Virtual Epic training must be completed at least one week before the provider's first day


• First-day details will not be released until required Epic modules and training are complete


• Epic experience information must be provided at submission

Required Submission Information


• Number of years of Epic experience


• Date Epic was last used (MM/YYYY)


• Most recent location where Epic was used


• Badge-quality provider photo


• Provider time zone for virtual Epic training


• Best phone number for call coverage


• Personal email address


• Specific available coverage dates


• Number of ongoing shifts available per month


• Confirmation of ERCP and EUS competency


• Confirmation provider understands and accepts required Epic training


• Self-inquiry NPDB report strongly recommended for priority consideration

Travel


• Local/drive-in candidates highly preferred


• Air travel may be considered


• Provider must be willing to use approved/preferred lodging when available


• Provider must request the applicable prenegotiated lodging rate when booking


• Travel origin city must be included with submission


• Any anticipated travel exceptions must be disclosed at the time of presentation