Gastroenterology Physician

Job Description
Join a dynamic hospital team to provide advanced gastrointestinal services, including endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, and EUS, for adult in patient and out patient populations. This Locum Tenens role focuses on scheduled weekday procedural shifts with optional weekend backup call. Flexible orientation dates and the possibility of future assignments are available.

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital (Inpatient/Outpatient procedures)
• Start Date: January 4, 2027 (orientation begins the same day)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts (approximately 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Duluth, MN
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non local candidates

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

• Perform upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, including EGD, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and flexible endoscopy.
• Conduct therapeutic interventions such as polypectomy, biopsy, hemostasis, foreign body removal, and variceal injection.
• Execute advanced procedures: ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic), EUS, and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement when indicated.
• Provide intra procedural interpretation of esophageal manometry and small bowel biopsies.
• Participate in hospital service coverage and serve as backup/second call for weekends as needed.
• Document findings and procedural reports in the electronic medical record promptly and accurately.

• Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology (internal medicine background accepted).
• Completion of a gastroenterology fellowship (minimum 3 years).
• Current medical license for the state of Minnesota (or eligibility for licensure).
• No additional certifications (BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS) required.
• Ability to obtain credentialing within days.

• Weekday procedural shifts totaling 8 hours per day.
• Optional weekend backup/second call (schedule to be confirmed).
• Two days of orientation included at the start of the assignment.

• Proficient in upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, and cautery.
• Skilled in ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS).
• Competent in lower GI endoscopy, including flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy with polypectomy and biopsy.
• Ability to perform esophageal dilation/manometry and interpret results.
• Familiarity with liver biopsy and Sengstaken/Blakemore tube management (preferred).
• Strong documentation and communication abilities within a multidisciplinary team.