Gastroenterology Physician

Gastroenterology Physician Locum Tenens Northampton, MA

Position Overview

Seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist (MD/DO) for a locum tenens opportunity in Northampton, Massachusetts, beginning January 1, 2027.

The physician will provide hospital-based gastroenterology services, including inpatient rounding, upper and lower endoscopies, colonoscopies, and general GI procedures.

Coverage includes weekday shifts with required night call or optional weekend call. The physician will work alongside Physician Assistant (PA) support and provide care to adult and pediatric patients.

Compensation: Hourly: $485/hr Overtime: $485/hr Holiday: $680/hr 24-Hour Call: $3175 per 24 hours Night Call: $485/shift

Assignment Details

Specialty: Gastroenterology

Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)

Location: Northampton, MA

Coverage Type: Locum Tenens

Start Date: January 1, 2027

Initial End Date: March 31, 2027

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks, With Potential Extension

Positions Available: 1

Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital

EMR: Epic

Call Requirements: Weeknight Call or Weekend Call

Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 Days

Schedule

Weekday Coverage

Monday Friday

7:00 AM 5:00 PM

10-Hour Day Shifts

Morning Inpatient Rounding

Additional GI Procedures as Needed

Weeknight Call

Monday Thursday

5:00 PM 7:00 AM

Physician Typically Serves as Second Call With PA Support

Additional Calls May Occur Between 4:00 PM 8:00 PM Due to Limited PA Coverage

Optional Weekend Call

Friday 3:00 PM Monday 7:00 AM

Weekend Call Available as an Alternative Coverage Arrangement

Minimum Commitment: Weekday Coverage or Weekend Call

Dates Requiring Coverage

January 1 8, 2027

January , 2027

February 5 12, 2027

March 26 April 2, 2027

Additional Ongoing Dates May Be Available

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Comprehensive Hospital-Based Gastroenterology Care

Perform Daily Inpatient Rounding

Evaluate New GI Consultations

Perform Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopies

Perform Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopies

Perform Colonoscopies

Manage Routine and General Gastroenterology Cases

Complete Add-On Procedures as Needed

Evaluate and Manage Acute Gastrointestinal Conditions

Review Diagnostic Findings and Develop Treatment Plans

Provide On-Call Gastroenterology Consultation

Coordinate Care With Physician Assistants and Hospital Staff

Maintain Accurate Documentation in Epic

Procedures and Clinical Environment

Required Procedures: Upper and Lower Endoscopy, Colonoscopy

Additional Cases: General Gastroenterology Procedures

Endoscopy Equipment: Olympus Q190 Scopes

Sedation: Propofol Used Routinely; Conscious Sedation Available

Patient Population: Adults and Pediatric Patients

Clinical Support: Physician Assistant Coverage

Practice Setting: Hospital-Based Gastroenterology

Requirements

Board Certification in Gastroenterology Required

Active Massachusetts Medical License Required

Minimum 1 Year of Gastroenterology Experience Required

At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Gastroenterology Preferred

BLS Certification Required

Active DEA Registration Required

Epic EMR Experience Required

Proficiency in Upper and Lower Endoscopy

Experience Performing Colonoscopies

Ability to Manage General Gastroenterology Cases

Experience With Inpatient GI Consultations and Rounding

Ability to Provide Weeknight or Weekend Call Coverage

Experience Managing Adult GI Patients

Pediatric Gastroenterology Experience Preferred Based on Case Mix

Strong Clinical Judgment and Procedural Skills

Submission Requirements

Updated Curriculum Vitae

Gastroenterology Board Certification

Active Massachusetts Medical License

BLS Certification

Active DEA Registration

Documentation of Gastroenterology Clinical Experience

Epic EMR Experience Confirmation

Confirmation of Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Proficiency

Provider Name and NPI for Clearance

Available Coverage Dates

Confirmation of Weekday or Weekend Call Availability

Credentialing

Estimated Timeframe: 90 Days

Active Massachusetts Medical License Required

Gastroenterology Board Certification Verification

BLS and DEA Verification

Clinical Experience and Procedural Competency Review

Hospital Privileging Required

Orientation Provided Before Assignment