Gastroenterologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: 105173
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Marquette, MI 49855
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Mar 28, 2027 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8-hrs
• Call Schedule: Nights and Weekends
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 20 mins
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

COVERAGE DATES

• Mar 28, 2027 (7a) – Apr 5, 2027 (7a)
• Jul 26, 2027 (7a) – Aug 1, 2027 (7a)
• Aug 28, 2027 (7a) – Sep 1, 2027 (7a)
• Sep 27, 2027 (7a) – Oct 1, 2027 (7a)
• Nov 24, 2027 (7a) – Nov 27, 2027 (7a)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: Up to 12 procedures per day; less inpatient
• Rounding: Both
• Phone Consults: 2-4

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Cerner and Athena (also Paragon & EndoPro)
• Trauma Level: II
• No. of Procedure Rooms: 4 Endo Suite

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
• Credentialing Timeline: Immediate turnaround expected

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• EGD, Colonoscopy, pH studies, Manometry, Sigmoidoscopy
• EEG/PEG-J tube placement
• ERCP/EUS (preferred)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC
• Licenses: MI
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS
• Fellowship: Preferred

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret endoscopic procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and PEG tube placement.
• Manage inpatient consultations and provide overnight and weekend call coverage.
• Review pathology results and communicate with nursing staff to relay findings and follow-up recommendations to patients.
• Document all procedures and patient encounters in the EMR systems (Cerner, Athena, Paragon, EndoPro).
• Collaborate with the Endo Unit team to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient procedure room utilization.