Job Description

Join our team as a Locum Tenens Gastroenterology Physician at a dynamic healthcare facility. This role involves providing inpatient care with a structured call schedule, covering emergent consults, endoscopies, and overnight beeper duties. The position is open from mid-December 2025, offering a rewarding professional experience in a well-supported environment.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient
• Start Date: Mid-December 2025
• Schedule: Friday 4:00 PM – Friday 4:00 PM (Call Coverage)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Springfield, MA
• 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

• Manage inpatient gastroenterology cases
• Perform required procedures such as esophageal dilatation, lower GI endoscopy, and colonoscopy
• Carry out emergent consults and endoscopies as needed
• Collaborate with a team of physicians to ensure comprehensive patient care

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
• Active Massachusetts medical license
• BLS certification required
• ERCP certification is desirable but not necessary

Working Hours

• On-call schedule: Friday 4:00 PM – Friday 4:00 PM

Skills

• Proficiency in performing a range of endoscopic procedures
• Effective communication and collaboration within a medical team
• Ability to manage inpatient cases and handle emergencies as needed