Gastroenterologist

• Job Id: L-MD-54186
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Vincennes, IN
• Service Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Dec 19, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 10 days/month (includes 1:3 weekend call)
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1:3
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

Patient Information

• Average Daily Volume: Hosp 3-5; clinic 25, Procedures 15-17
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
• Phone Consults: 3-6

Facility Information

EMR System: Epic

Support Staff: RNs: 1, MAs: 2, PA/NPs: 1, Office Staff: clerical

Privileges & Compliance

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

Required Procedures

Required

Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, with foreign body removal, with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), with injection of varices)

• ERCP (Diagnostic, Therapeutic, With PEG)
• Esophageal manometry interpretation
• Small Bowel biopsy
• Lower GI endoscopy
• Sigmoidoscopy
• Colonoscopy (with biopsy, with excision of polyp)
• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

• Preferred
• Esophageal dilatation/manometry (Flexible, Rigid)
• Liver biopsy

Job Requirements

• Board: BC required (Eligible)
• Licenses: Licensed in IN or Universal License (IMLC)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Fellowship: Required

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform upper and lower GI endoscopies, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology consultations.
• Provide call coverage including weekends (1:3 weekend call).
• Overse patient management in clinic setting (1 day/we).
• Collaborate with the healthcare team for patient care and procedures.