Gastroenterology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW
Job ID: L-MD-95065

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Gastroenterology

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Service Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical only

Coverage Period: Nov 01, 2026 - Ongoing

Shift Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8a - 5p

Open to a week on/week off

Prefer 1 day in clinic & 4 procedure days; flexible.

Required to Supervise APPs? Yes

Other Info: ERCP and EUS NOT required; NOT performed at this facility.

Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search

PATIENT INFORMATION
Ave. Daily Volume: Varies (approx. 10-14 procedures per day; 28-30 inpatient census; 3-4 in ICU/IMCU)

Admissions Required: Yes

Rounding: Both assigned & unassigned

FACILITY INFORMATION
EMR: Epic

Support Staff: RN: 1, MA: 1, PA/NP: 1, Office Staff: 1

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Required

Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, with foreign body removal, with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), With injection of varices)

With PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy)

Esophageal dilatation/manometry

Esophageal manometry interpretation

Small Bowel biopsy

Lower GI endoscopy

Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible, Rigid)

Colonoscopy (with biopsy, with excision of polyp)

Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube

Preferred

Liver biopsy

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Board: BC

Licenses: Active WI license or willing to obtain

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Fellowship: Required

Duties & Responsibilities
Provide outpatient clinic consultations and follow-up for gastroenterology patients.

Perform scheduled endoscopic procedures including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy.

Manage inpatient census of 28-30 patients, including rounding and ICU/IMCU consults.

Collaborate with APC support staff in clinic and endoscopy teams.

Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and order entry.