Job Description
Join a dedicated gastroenterology team at a dynamic Level 1 Trauma Center where your skills will be vital in providing excellent healthcare services. This inpatient locum tenens position requires expertise in endoscopic procedures, including ERCP, EUS, and GI bleed evaluations. With flexible 24-hour call shifts and a supportive environment, you will play a critical role in addressing gaps in care and ensuring continuity for patients and staff.
Key Details
– Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
– Setting: Inpatient
– Start Date: ASAP
– Schedule: 24-hour call, typically 5-7 days per month, ongoing into 2025
– Patient Population: Adult, Geriatric, Adolescent
– Location: Lakewood, CO
– 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
Job Responsibilities
– Provide gastroenterology consultation services, including scoping, ERCP, EUS, and managing GI bleeds
– Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including 24/7 intensivists and trauma services
– Evaluate and manage GI problems in adult and geriatric patients
Qualifications
– Board Certified in Gastroenterology
– Active CO License or IMLC
– Active DEA
– Ability to perform ERCP is required
– Gastroenterology Fellowship is required
– Clean malpractice/background
Working Hours
– 24-hour call shifts, typically spanning 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM
– On-call responsibilities may include weekends and holidays
Skills
– Proficient with EPIC EMR systems
– Strong interpersonal and communication skills
– Ability to work independently and make decisive clinical judgments
– Adaptability to a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Please note that candidates must commit to the detailed EMR training requirements and demonstrate flexibility by staying at preferred lodging options. Local candidates are highly preferred for tiered prioritization.