JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Physician Gastroenterologist
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Fort Myers FL
Service Setting: Inpatient & Outpatient
Coverage Type: Call Only
Coverage Period: 04/28/2025 Ongoing
OnCall Shift Schedule: Varies by location; may be nightly or every other night; Flexible 24hour inpatient coverage 7a 7a)
Call Type: Beeper
Call Ratio: Approx. 1 week per month
Call Response Time: 30 minutes
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Patient Volume/Census: 10 20 patients per day
Admissions: Yes
Rounding: Included
Phone Consults: Yes
Case Mix: General Gastroenterology with advanced procedures (ERCP EUS)
FACILITY INFORMATION
Office Equipment Available: Fully staffed endoscopy unit
Specialty Backup Available: Advanced Practitioners hospitalbased support
Support Staff Available: APPs Endoscopy staff
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
Credentialing Timeline: 30 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate: TBD
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
ERCP
EUS (must demonstrate experience: at least 24 procedures in past 36 months)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Florida medical license
Certifications: Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Experience: Inpatient or consultative services for at least 50 patients in the past 12 months
Other Qualifications: Clean background and NPDB; meets all procedure log requirements; no telehealth
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide inpatient gastroenterology services including consults followups and procedures
Perform endoscopic procedures as required across designated facilities
Collaborate with Advanced Practitioners and hospitalbased support teams
Maintain flexibility to work across four facilities; no midday travel required