Gastroenterology Physician

Locum - Physician - Gastroenterology (Inpatient) - Lakewood, CO
Urgently seeking a skilled Gastroenterologist for an inpatient locum position starting December 8, 2025, at a leading facility in Lakewood, Colorado. Enjoy flexible schedule options, competitive pay package, and the opportunity to work in a Level 1 Trauma Center with a supportive team environment. This is a great chance to enhance your experience and make a difference in patient care.
Quick Facts

• Location: 11600 West 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228
• Start Date: 12/08/2025
• Duration: Ongoing through early 2025, with potential for extension
• Shift: 24-hour call (7a 7a)
• Hours per Week: 5 7 days per month
• Employment Type: Locum
• License/Certifications: Colorado Medical License or IMLC, Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gastroenterology, ERCP competency preferred
• Experience: Minimum experience in inpatient GI procedures and management

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate: Pay package discussed upon application
• Additional Compensation & Benefits:
  • Orientation: $262.50 (half the hourly rate) after 8 hours
  • On-Call (Daily): Up to $5,200 per 24-hour shift, includes 8 hours gratis
  • Holiday 24-Hour Call: Up to $7,800 per 24 hours, includes 8 hours gratis
  • Call Back (Patient Contact): Up to $525/hour, prorated after gratis hours
  • Holiday Call Back: Up to $787.50, prorated after gratis hours
  • Benefits include malpractice coverage, EMR training, and scheduling flexibility

What You'll Do

• Provide inpatient gastroenterology services including ERCP, EUS, and endoscopy procedures
• Manage GI bleeding and evaluate complex GI conditions
• Collaborate with hospital staff for patient care and treatment planning
• Perform scopes and other GI interventions in a trauma and high-acuity setting
• Support hospitalist teams with gastroenterology consults
• Participate in 24/7 trauma and emergency services

What You Need

• Colorado medical license or IMLC activation
• Board certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology
• Experience with ERCP, EUS, and advanced endoscopy preferred
• Proven ability to handle inpatient GI cases and emergencies
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

About the Assignment
Join a busy inpatient service at a top hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, with a Level 1 Trauma designation and 24/7 trauma and hospitalist support. The facility is seeking coverage for scheduled gaps, including December and early 2025, with ongoing needs into 2025. This role involves working with adult and geriatric patients, performing approximately 5 8 scopes daily, and managing both routine and complex GI cases in a fast-paced environment.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply