Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Gastroenterology in Prestonsburg, KY

Doctor of Medicine | Gastroenterology Location: Prestonsburg, KY Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Gastroenterology MD in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, 41653!

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Prestonsburg, KY
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026
  
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
  
• Call Type: Offsite
  
• Call Response Time: 30 min (Emergency), 12 hours (Routine)
  

• Patient Demographics: Non-compliant, sick patient population
  
• Patient Volume/Census: 12-14 procedures per day
  

• EMR System: Meditech
  
• Support Staff Available: APP support provided
  

• Credentialing Timeline: ~3 months
  

• Upper Endoscopies (EGD)
  
• Colonoscopies
  
• ERCP (mid-level / moderate complexity)
  
• Esophageal, duodenal, or luminal stent placement
  
• Argon plasma coagulation
  
• Biopsies of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, and colon
  
• Colonoscopy with or without polypectomy
  
• Diagnostic and therapeutic EGD
  
• Enteral alimentation
  
• Esophageal dilation (balloon, bougie, or Savary with guidewire)
  
• Foreign body removal via EGD
  
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  
• GI motility studies and 24-hour pH monitoring
  
• Non-variceal hemostasis (upper and lower)
  
• Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
  

• Other Qualifications: Providers with strong relationship building and communication skills highly preferred
  

• Provide clinic coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  
• Perform general GI procedures, including upper endoscopies and colonoscopies
  
• Perform advanced procedures, including ERCP and esophageal stent placement
  
• Participate in shared call rotation with offsite after-hours response
  
• Engage with a non-compliant, sick patient population requiring strong communication and relationship-building skills
  

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

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