Gastroenterologist
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Gastroenterologist
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Richmond IN
Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: March 30 2026 June 29 2026 (see detailed coverage dates below)
Clinical Shift Schedule: 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. (7-day blocks)
On-Call Shift Schedule: Integrated with clinical coverage
Call Type: In-House during coverage week
Call Ratio: 1:1
COVERAGE DATES
March 30 2026 April 6 2026
May 4 2026 May 11 2026
June 22 2026 June 29 2026
Orientation: One full day (7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.) preferably the Friday before the first start date or within two weeks prior
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics
Patient Volume/Census: Typical inpatient gastroenterology caseload (TBD)
Admissions: Yes inpatient consults and procedures
Rounding: Included
Phone Consults: Yes
Case Mix: Comprehensive GI conditions including esophageal gastric intestinal hepatic pancreatic and biliary diseases
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: Part of 220 bed hospital
Trauma Level: Level III
EMR System: Epic
Office Equipment Available: Endoscopy and colonoscopy suite equipment
Specialty Backup Available: Full anesthesia surgical and hospitalist support (inpatient anesthesia based on availability)
Support Staff Available: Nursing anesthesia and ancillary procedural support
Reason for Coverage: Staff leaving
Time to Credential: 6090 days
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: No
Credentialing Timeline: 6090 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate: Competitive hourly locum rate (TBD)
Orientation: Paid orientation day if performed on-site
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Upper GI Endoscopy (Mandatory)
Lower GI Endoscopy (Mandatory)
Sigmoidoscopy (Mandatory)
Colonoscopy (Mandatory)
Esophageal Dilatation (Mandatory)
Esophageal Manometry (Mandatory)
Biopsy during Endoscopy/Colonoscopy (Mandatory)
ERCP: Not applicable
EUS: Not applicable
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Indiana state license or valid IMLC
Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology (certification within 5 years of residency)
DEA: Active DEA certification required
Certifications: ACLS (AHA) BLS (AHA)
Experience: Minimum 2 years of gastroenterology practice
Vaccinations: Flu and COVID required (medical or religious exemptions accepted)
Other Qualifications: Provider must complete order entry and timesheet documentation within the Vemsta platform
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide inpatient gastroenterology consultative and procedural services
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy
Manage acute and chronic GI conditions including GI bleeds liver disease and pancreatitis
Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams for coordinated care
Attend mandatory on-site orientation prior to first assignment week
Complete electronic documentation and order entry within Epic EMR and Vemsta platforms
FACILITY DESCRIPTION
Reid Health is a nonprofit accredited 220 bed regional hospital located in Richmond Indiana serving over 280000 residents across East-Central Indiana and West-Central Ohio.
Designations: Level III Trauma Center Stroke and Spine Center.
Staff: 3200 employees 200 physicians and 166 advanced practitioners across more than 40 locations.
Services: Acute Rehab Cardiology (including open heart and TAVR) Cancer Center Family Birthing Center Neurology Orthopedics Sleep Center Wound Healing Center and more.
Recognitions: Healthgrades Americas 250 Best Hospitals A Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.
Required Skills:
Locum Tenens
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
