Gastroenterology Physician

Position Overview

Ballad Health is seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist to provide inpatient-only coverage through its Tennessee Float Pool , alternating 1 week coverage blocks between two hospitals.

The two hospitals are approximately 25 miles apart (about a 30-35 minute drive) , providing easy access and coordinated rotation between sites.

This 13-week assignment begins January 5, 2026 , with weekly 24-hour call rotations . The provider will manage inpatient GI consults, perform ERCP and general GI procedures, and respond to emergent cases across both facilities.

This position ranks in the Top 8% of Gastroenterology locum pay rates nationwide and offers estimated total provider income of approximately $600,000 without callback or holiday premiums. Assignment Highlights

• Schedule : 24-hour call, 7 : 00 a.m. - 7 : 00 a.m. next day
• Rotation : Alternating one-week coverage at each facility (per schedule)
• Type : Inpatient only (no clinic)
• Average Census : 5-8 inpatients per day
• Average Procedures : 3-5 per day (ERCP, EGD, colonoscopy, GI bleed management)
• Support Staff : Endo suite nurses, anesthesia, and OR staff
• EMR : Epic (required - facility does not train)
• Credentialing Timeline : 90 days (expedited for clean files)
• Travel : Airfare, hotel, rental car, or mileage reimbursed
• HPA Healthcare : Joint Commission-certified agency

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