Gastroenterologist
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Job Description
- Job Id: Y-MD-3514468
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Gastroenterology
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Northampton, MA
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: Jan 08, 2027 – Apr 09, 2027
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Wed, Thu, Fri – 8a to 5p
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered (hotel, rental car or mileage)
Patient Information
- Patient Demographics: Adults
- Patient Volume/Census: 12-16 patients per day
- Case Mix: GI procedures, colonoscopies, upper endoscopies
Facility Information
EMR System: Epic
Privileges & Compliance
Credentialing Timeline: 90 days
Required Procedures
- Upper Endoscopy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
Job Requirements
- Licenses: Active MA license
- Board: Board Certified in Gastroenterology
- DEA: Yes, DEA required
- Certifications: BLS
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in Gastroenterology
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform upper endoscopy procedures
- Perform lower endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures
- Manage patient care during procedures
- Document findings in Epic EMR
- Collaborate with GI team as needed
Key Responsibilities
Perform upper and lower endoscopy procedures including colonoscopies for adult patients. Manage patient care during procedures and document all findings within the Epic EMR system.
Requirements
Requires an active Massachusetts medical license and board certification in Gastroenterology. Candidates must have at least one year of experience and hold a valid BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.8 / 10 · top 5% in gastroenterology | ranked against 387 Gastroenterology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Gastroenterology median $483k (middle half $387k–$553k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Massachusetts index 105.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Gastroenterology listings in Massachusetts | 15 active | 389 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Gastroenterology pay trend | −4.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Gastroenterologist at Adelphi Staffing a 8.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 387 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 387 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Northampton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $514k
- Typical market rent
- $2,367/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 96.1
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.