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JOB OVERVIEW



  • Profession: Physician

  • Specialty: Gastroenterology

  • Job Type: Locum Tenens

  • Location: Prestonsburg, KY

  • Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

  • Coverage Period: Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026

  • Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p

  • Call Type: Offsite

  • Call Response Time: 30 min (Emergency), 12 hours (Routine)


PATIENT INFORMATION



  • Patient Demographics: Non-compliant, sick patient population

  • Patient Volume/Census: 12-14 procedures per day


FACILITY INFORMATION



  • EMR System: Meditech

  • Support Staff Available: APP support provided


PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE



  • Credentialing Timeline: ~3 months


REQUIRED PROCEDURES



  • Upper Endoscopies (EGD)

  • Colonoscopies

  • ERCP (mid-level / moderate complexity)

  • Esophageal, duodenal, or luminal stent placement

  • Argon plasma coagulation

  • Biopsies of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, and colon

  • Colonoscopy with or without polypectomy

  • Diagnostic and therapeutic EGD

  • Enteral alimentation

  • Esophageal dilation (balloon, bougie, or Savary with guidewire)

  • Foreign body removal via EGD

  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy

  • GI motility studies and 24-hour pH monitoring

  • Non-variceal hemostasis (upper and lower)

  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)




JOB REQUIREMENTS



  • Other Qualifications: Providers with strong relationship building and communication skills highly preferred


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES



  • Provide clinic coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Perform general GI procedures, including upper endoscopies and colonoscopies

  • Perform advanced procedures, including ERCP and esophageal stent placement

  • Participate in shared call rotation with offsite after-hours response

  • Engage with a non-compliant, sick patient population requiring strong communication and relationship-building skills





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Employer: Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Post Date: Jun 13, 2026
Profession: Physician
Job Type: MD/DO
Specialty: Gastroenterology
Location: Kentucky - Prestonsburg
Job Reference: 98382
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