JOB OVERVIEW :
- Job Title : Gastroenterologist.
- Job Type : Locum Tenens.
- Location : Lewisburg, PA.
- Service Setting : Acute Care Hospital.
- Coverage Type : Clinical + Call.
- Coverage Period : 11 / 03 / 2025 – 26 weeks.
- Clinical Shift Schedule : Mon – Thu 8 : 00a – 5 : 00p, Fri 8 : 00a – 12 : 00p (clinic).
- On-Call Shift Schedule : 24-hour call, 7-day blocks (Mon–Mon or Fri–Fri).
- Call Type : In-House and Beeper.
- Call Ratio : 7 days / month including weekends.
- Call Response Time : Within facility guidelines.
COVERAGE DATES :
November 24, 2025 (7a) – November 29, 2025 (7a).December 23, 2025 (5p) – January 5, 2026 (7a).Ongoing : 7 days per month.PATIENT INFORMATION :
Patient Demographics : Adults and geriatrics.Patient Volume / Census : Varies.Admissions : Yes.Rounding : Included.Phone Consults : Yes.Case Mix : General gastroenterology including colonoscopies, EGDs, flex sigmoidoscopies (no ERCP / EUS).FACILITY INFORMATION :
EMR System : Epic (Endo documentation : Lumens).Office Equipment Available : Standard gastroenterology suite and ambulatory center.Specialty Backup Available : Medical Director and gastroenterology team.Support Staff Available : LPNs, MOAs, surgery schedulers, office supervisor.Reason for Coverage : Ongoing locum coverage.PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE :
Hospital Privileges Required : Yes.Temporary Privileges Available : Not specified.Credentialing Timeline : 60–90 days.Compliance Requirements : Child abuse clearance, Pennsylvania state police background check, FBI criminal history check.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Billable.
REQUIRED PROCEDURES :
Colonoscopy.EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy).Flexible sigmoidoscopy.Inpatient rounding and consults.Outpatient gastroenterology clinic visits.JOB REQUIREMENTS :
Licenses : Active Pennsylvania license required.Board : Board Certified in Gastroenterology.DEA : Required (Pennsylvania).Certifications : BLS, ACLS.Experience : Preferred prior Epic EMR use.Other Qualifications : Clean malpractice history, background checks required.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide 24-hour call coverage including inpatient, outpatient, and clinic care.Perform standard gastroenterology procedures in hospital and ambulatory settings.Conduct inpatient consults, rounding, and follow-up visits.See outpatients in the office and provide continuity of care.Document all procedures and patient encounters accurately in Epic EMR.