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

Doctor of Medicine | Gastroenterology
Location: Lakewood, CO
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Lakewood, Colorado Gastroenterologist Locum Tenens Opportunity
Inpatient Level 1 Trauma Hospital • ERCP & EUS Procedures • Epic EMR

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking a physician specializing in gastroenterology for ongoing locum tenens coverage at a Level 1 Trauma hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. This inpatient role involves performing ERCP, EUS, endoscopy, and managing GI bleeding within a trauma environment, supported by Epic EMR and 24/7 intensivist and hospitalist coverage.

Opportunity Highlights

• Location: Lakewood, Colorado
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient hospital, Level 1 Trauma
• Schedule & Coverage: Starting May 7, 2026, ongoing into 2027, with scheduled 24-hour call shifts 5-7 days per month, ending at 7 a.m. the following day, on specific dates including June 23-28, July 20-26, August 30-September 3, September 11-12, November 7-11, November 30-December 5, December 26-31

Clinical Scope

• ERCP and EUS procedures
• Endoscopy and GI bleeding management
• Evaluation of GI problems in adult patients
• Inpatient consultative services documented in Epic EMR

Practice Environment
This hospital-based practice is supported by Epic EMR, with no support staff on-site, and benefits from continuous intensivist and hospitalist support.

Requirements

• MD degree
• Current Colorado medical license or IMLC
• Active and unrestricted DEA registration
• Board Certified in Gastroenterology (ABIM preferred)
• Recent Epic EMR experience preferred
• Credentialing estimated at 60-90 days; urgent credentials possible within 1-2 weeks with a clean file
• Preapplication and full application submission required immediately

Why Physicians Move on This

• Inpatient hospital setting at a Level 1 Trauma center
• Procedural focus including ERCP and EUS
• Epic EMR documentation in a trauma environment
• Ongoing, flexible scheduling with 24-hour call shifts