Position Overview: We have an open locum tenens opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterology Physician in a highly regarded healthcare facility in southern Illinois, near Ashley. This role involves inpatient, call-only coverage, providing critical support to the community and assisting the existing medical team with specialized care.

Position Details:

• Location: Illinois (near Ashley)


• Start Date: ASAP


• End Date: Ongoing


• Schedule: Call-only coverage


• Holidays: Coverage includes major holidays (New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)

Requirements:

• Board Certification: Required; board eligibility also acceptable


• Fellowship Training: Required in Gastroenterology


• Illinois Medical License: Active and unrestricted, or eligible to apply


• Certifications:
  
  
  
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Required
  
  
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
  
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Inpatient Coverage: Hospital-based role with a mix of both general and specialized gastroenterology consults.


• Patient Volume: Approximately 10 patients per shift, with an average of 3 admissions.


• Rounding: Both inpatient rounding and admissions are required.


• Call Type: Beeper call with a 30-minute response time.

Skills & Procedures:

• Upper GI Procedures: Endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, bleeder cautery, variceal injection


• Advanced Skills: ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic), PEG insertion


• Lower GI Procedures: Colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy (flexible and rigid), polypectomy, small bowel and liver biopsy


• Additional Expertise: Endoscopic ultrasound, esophageal manometry, Sengstaken/Blakemore tube management

Facility and Support:

• EMR System: Epic


• Credentialing: Fast-tracked credentialing available for quick start


• Support Staff: Comprehensive nursing and administrative support on-site

Benefits of Locum Assignment:

• Travel & Accommodation: Covered, with proximity to regional airports


• Insurance Coverage: Provided by the recruiting agency


• Flexible Scheduling: Ideal for physicians seeking flexible call-only coverage with the opportunity for future dates in 2025

This role is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Gastroenterology physician looking to practice in a supportive, patient-focused environment while exploring locum tenens assignments in Illinois.

Apply Now! If this sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your application today using Job ID #j-256049.