Gastroenterologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Lakewood, CO
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Nov 07, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour call (7a-7a)
• Reason for Coverage: Gaps in coverage

COVERAGE DATES

• Nov 07, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026
• Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 05, 2026
• Jan 01, 2027 – Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults, Geriatric, Adolescents (pediatric >15 yrs and >50kg)
• Average Daily Volume: 8-10 new patients/follow-ups, 5-8 scopes per day
• Admissions: No (consult service)
• Case Mix: GI disorders, GI bleeds, ERCP/EUS procedures

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: Level 1
• EMR System: Epic
• Specialty Backup Available: Intensivists, Hospitalists, Trauma services
• Support Staff Available: None

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (emergency 1-2 weeks)
• Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days (standard), 1-2 weeks (emergency)

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Scoping, ERCP, EUS, Endoscopy, GI Bleed management, Evaluation of GI problems.
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Licenses: Active CO license (highly preferred) or Universal License (IMLC); Active DEA required
• DEA: Active DEA certification required
• Experience: Gastroenterology fellowship required
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency in ERCP and EUS; Epic EMR experience; Clean malpractice/background preferred

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour call coverage for Gastroenterology consults and procedures.
• Perform endoscopic procedures including ERCP, EUS, and scoping.
• Evaluate and manage patients with GI bleeds and other GI disorders.
• Work collaboratively with intensivists, hospitalists, and trauma team.
• Document patient encounters in Epic EMR.