Endoscopy Gastroenterology Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Join a busy academic‑affiliated health system offering both inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services. You will provide a full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures for adult patients while collaborating with a small, supportive physician team. The assignment runs a standard 8‑hour day, Monday‑Friday, with no on‑call responsibilities.

Key Details

Assignment Type:

Locum Tenens

Setting:

Inpatient / Outpatient

Start Date:

February 1, 2027 (orientation day)

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (8‑hour days, 40 hours/week)

Patient Population:

Adults

Location:

Springfield, OR

Stipends:

Housing and travel options can be discussed for non‑local candidates

Benefits

Weekly direct deposit

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Supportive credentialing assistance

Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)

Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

Perform outpatient and inpatient endoscopic procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, capsule endoscopy interpretation, and esophageal manometry.

Conduct therapeutic interventions such as polypectomy, biopsy, hemostasis, stricture dilation, foreign‑body removal, and argon plasma coagulation.

Manage advanced procedures: PEG

placement/replacement,

ERCP (sampling, stent placement, stone extraction, dilation, cholangioscopy), EUS with interventions, and Bravo pH monitoring.

Round on inpatients, admit patients when needed, and coordinate follow‑up care.

Document findings and procedural notes in EPIC, and communicate results to patients and referring physicians.

Collaborate with two fellow

gastroenterologists

and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high‑quality, coordinated care.

Qualifications

MD or DO, board certified/board eligible in Gastroenterology.

Current BLS certification and documented advanced GI training.

Minimum 24 months of recent gastroenterology practice reflecting the full scope of privileges listed.

Experience with double‑balloon enteroscopy or capsule endoscopy within the past 2 years, with supporting supervision letters if applicable.

Proficiency in EPIC electronic medical record system.

Working Hours

8‑hour shifts, 40 hours per week.

Typical day: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

No overnight call or weekend duties required.

Skills

Mastery of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, PEG).

Ability to interpret capsule endoscopy studies and esophageal manometry results.

Strong patient communication and education skills.

Accurate documentation and EMR navigation (EPIC).

Team‑oriented mindset with effective collaboration across specialties.