Gastroenterologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: A-MD-67156
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Lakewood, CO
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Sep 06, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 24-Hour Call, 7a – 7a
• Reason for Coverage: Gaps in coverage

COVERAGE DATES

• Sep 6-10

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric, Adolescent
• Average Daily Volume: 8-10 new patients & follow ups, 5-8 scopes per day
• Admissions: 8-10 new patients & follow ups
• Case Mix: Scoping, ERCP, EUS, Endoscopy, GI Bleed, Evaluation of GI problems

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: Level 1
• EMR System: EPIC
• Specialty Backup Available: 24/7 intensivists & hospitalists, 24/7 Trauma Services
• Support Staff Available: None

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes, 1-2 weeks with clean file
• Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days standard, Emergency privs 1-2 weeks

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform endoscopic procedures including ERCP, EUS, and endoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of GI conditions
• Manage and evaluate patients with GI bleeding and other acute gastrointestinal problems
• Provide consultative services for adult, geriatric, and adolescent patients in an inpatient setting
• Cover 24-hour call shifts (7a-7a) ensuring continuous gastroenterology coverage including weekends
• Collaborate with 24/7 intensivists, hospitalists, and trauma services in a Level 1 Trauma center