Physician / Gastroenterology / Indiana / Locum Tenens / Gastroenterologist Job

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Gastroenterologist

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Richmond, IN

Service Setting: Inpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

Coverage Period: March 30, 2026 June 29, 2026 (3 separate weeks of coverage)

Clinical Shift Schedule: MondayFriday, 7:00a 7:00a (8 hours regular + night call)

On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call on weekends with 2 gratis per 24 hours

Call Type: In-House

Call Ratio: 1:1

COVERAGE DATES

March 30, 2026 April 6, 2026

May 4, 2026 May 11, 2026

June 22, 2026 June 29, 2026

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adults

Patient Volume/Census: Variable, inpatient and procedural cases

Admissions: Yes, inpatient gastroenterology service

Rounding: Included

Phone Consults: Yes

Case Mix: General Gastroenterology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department: 220+ total hospital beds

Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center

EMR System: Epic

Office Equipment Available: Standard endoscopy suite

Specialty Backup Available: Anesthesia available based on OR availability

Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs, and anesthesia team (when available)

Reason for Coverage: Growth

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Temporary Privileges Available: No

Credentialing Timeline: 6090 days

Orientation: In-person orientation required (7:30a5:00p) Friday prior to start or within 2 weeks before start date

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Rate: 8 hours regular daily pay + night call (0 gratis on weekdays; 2 gratis per 24-hour call on weekends)

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Upper GI Endoscopy (Mandatory)

Lower GI Endoscopy (Mandatory)

Sigmoidoscopy (Mandatory)

Colonoscopy (Mandatory)

Esophageal Dilatation (Mandatory)

Esophageal Manometry (Mandatory)

Biopsy during Endoscopy/Colonoscopy (Mandatory)

ERCP Not Applicable

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Not Applicable

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses: Active Indiana license or IMLC

Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 5 years of residency)

DEA: Active DEA Certification required

Certifications: BLS (AHA issued), ACLS (AHA issued)

Experience: Minimum 2 years post-residency experience preferred

Other Qualifications: Must enter orders in Epic; order entry and timekeeping via Vemsta platform; flu and COVID vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures as listed above

Manage inpatient GI consults, rounding, and treatment plans

Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for assigned dates

Enter clinical orders and maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR

Collaborate with hospital staff and support teams to ensure quality patient care

Attend mandatory in-person orientation before assignment start