Gastroenterology Physician

Locum Physician - Gastroenterology in Lakewood, CO
Why apply now?
Join a leading facility in Lakewood, CO, providing top-tier GI care with flexible schedule options, competitive pay, and immediate start dates. Perfect for experienced Gastroenterologists seeking ongoing coverage, with a strong support team and top-rated hospital environment. Enjoy a dynamic inpatient setting with diverse case volume and excellent scheduling flexibility into 2025.
Quick Facts

• Location: 11600 West 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228
• Start Date: 12/08/2025
• End Date/Duration: Ongoing through early 2025 with extensions
• Shift: 24-hour call (7 am 7 am)
• Hours/week: 5-7 days per month (ongoing into 2025)
• Employment Type: Locum / Temporary
• License/Certs: Colorado medical license, Board Certified/Gastroenterology
• Experience: 3+ years of GI practice preferred

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate: To be discussed upon application
• Additional Pay & Benefits:
  • Orientation: $262.50 (half-hourly rate) after 8 hours
  • On-call (per 24 hrs): $5,200 or less, includes 8 hours free
  • Holiday Call Rate (per 24 hrs): $7,800, includes 8 hours free
  • Call back (per patient contact hour): $525 or less, prorated if applicable
  • Holiday call back: $787.50
  • Pay package discussed upon application
  • Additional benefits will be discussed during interview

What You ll Do

• Provide inpatient Gastroenterology care, including ERCP, EUS, Endoscopy, and GI bleed management
• Evaluate and treat a broad range of GI problems for adult and geriatric patients
• Collaborate with hospital staff and support trauma and hospitalist teams
• Perform scopes, assessments, and consults as required
• Manage acute cases, including GI bleed and other emergency scenarios
• Document procedures accurately using EPIC EMR system

What You Need

• Active Colorado medical license and DEA
• Board Certified or eligible in Gastroenterology
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in GI procedures and general GI care
• Proficiency in ERCP, EUS, Endoscopy, and GI emergencies
• Ability to work 24/7 call shifts and adapt to facility requirements

About the Assignment
This assignment is at a level 1 Trauma hospital in Lakewood, CO, providing urgent GI coverage needed for gaps in staffing. The facility supports adult and geriatric patients with a busy inpatient GI service, including scopes, ERCP, and emergency assessments. No advanced support staff on-site; providers must be self-sufficient and familiar with EPIC EMR. The hospital emphasizes comprehensive care with a focus on acute GI cases, trauma, and emergency response.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply