Gastroenterologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Portsmouth, OH 45662
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Nov 23, 2026 – Jan 03, 2027
• Shifts needed to be filled in:
• Nov 26-27
• Dec 24-26
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7:30a – 3:15p
• Call Schedule:
• Weeknights: 7p – 7a
• Weekends: 24-hrs (minimal)
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Vendor

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 12-15 patients/day
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
• Case Mix: General GI cases, EGD/EGD with banding, Foreign bodies & Dilations, Colonoscopies

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: MediTech
• Support Staff: 2 NPs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: No

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide holiday coverage for Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Perform 12-15 procedures per day plus possible add-ons
• Manage weeknight and weekend call coverage
• Round on assigned patients
• Perform general GI procedures including EGDs and colonoscopies