Job Description
Join an outpatient clinic and hospital setting as a locum tenens Gastroenterologist, providing crucial care to patients in Fortuna, CA. Engage in diverse procedures including ERCP and fluro, and handle a busy schedule with both weekday clinics and night calls. The position offers flexibility and includes 24-hour weekend call coverage, starting in January 2026.
Key Details
- Assignment Type : Locum Tenens
- Setting : Outpatient Clinic / Hospital
- Start Date : January 1, 2026
- Schedule : Weekday Clinic, 7 : 30 AM - 3 : 30 PM or 7 : 40 AM - 3 : 40 PM, with night call from 5 : 00 PM until 7 : 30 or 7 : 40 AM the next day. Weekend call is 24-hour coverage.
- Patient Population : Adult
- Location : Fortuna, CA
- Stipends : Lodging options can be discussed for non-local candidates
Benefits
Weekly direct depositMalpractice insurance with tail coverageSupportive credentialing assistanceLodging and mileage reimbursement if applicableFlexible schedulingJob Responsibilities
Perform upper and lower GI endoscopies, including ERCP and liver biopsiesManage a patient load of 12-16 patient encounters per shiftCollaborate with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive patient careQualifications
Must have an active CA licenseBoard Certified in Gastroenterology requiredCompletion of Fellowship in Gastroenterology preferredERCP and fluro procedures expertise is requiredWorking Hours
Weekday clinic hours, 7 : 30 AM - 3 : 30 PM or 7 : 40 AM - 3 : 40 PMNight call from 5 : 00 PM until 7 : 30 or 7 : 40 AM the next dayWeekend 24-hour call coverageSkills
Proficiency in endoscopic procedures and related therapiesStrong diagnostic skills, especially in internal medicine and gastroenterologyExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesAbility to handle emergency cases and effectively manage call backsJoin us in providing exceptional gastroenterological care to the Fortuna community, benefiting from a flexible work schedule and a supportive professional environment.