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About The Position
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 : AdultsPatient Volume / Census : Variable, inpatient and procedural casesAdmissions : Yes, inpatient gastroenterology serviceRounding : IncludedPhone Consults : YesCase Mix : General Gastroenterology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liverFACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department : 220+ total hospital bedsTrauma Level : Level III Trauma CenterEMR System : EpicOffice Equipment Available : Standard endoscopy suiteSpecialty Backup Available : Anesthesia available based on OR availabilitySupport Staff Available : RNs, APPs, and anesthesia team (when available)Reason for Coverage : GrowthPRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required : YesTemporary Privileges Available : NoCredentialing Timeline : 6090 daysOrientation : In-person orientation required (7 : 30a5 : 00p) Friday prior to start or within 2 weeks before start dateCOMPENSATION & 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 PROCEDURESUpper GI Endoscopy (Mandatory)Lower GI Endoscopy (Mandatory)Sigmoidoscopy (Mandatory)Colonoscopy (Mandatory)Esophageal Dilatation (Mandatory)Esophageal Manometry (Mandatory)Biopsy during Endoscopy / Colonoscopy (Mandatory)ERCP Not ApplicableEndoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Not ApplicableJOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses : Active Indiana license or IMLCBoard : Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 5 years of residency)DEA : Active DEA Certification requiredCertifications : BLS (AHA issued), ACLS (AHA issued)Experience : Minimum 2 years post-residency experience preferredOther 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 aboveManage inpatient GI consults, rounding, and treatment plansProvide 24-hour on-call coverage for assigned datesEnter clinical orders and maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMRCollaborate with hospital staff and support teams to ensure quality patient careAttend mandatory in-person orientation before assignment start1675565EXPTEMP
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