Physician / Gastroenterology / Indiana / Locum Tenens / Gastroenterologist Job

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Gastroenterologist Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Richmond, IN Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: March 30, 2026 June 29, 2026 (3 separate weeks of coverage) Clinical Shift Schedule: MondayFriday, 7:00a 7:00a (8 hours regular + night call) On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call on weekends with 2 gratis per 24 hours Call Type: In-House Call Ratio: 1:1 COVERAGE DATES March 30, 2026 April 6, 2026 May 4, 2026 May 11, 2026 June 22, 2026 June 29, 2026 PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults Patient Volume/Census: Variable, inpatient and procedural cases Admissions: Yes, inpatient gastroenterology service Rounding: Included Phone Consults: Yes Case Mix: General Gastroenterology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 220+ total hospital beds Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center EMR System: Epic Office Equipment Available: Standard endoscopy suite Specialty Backup Available: Anesthesia available based on OR availability Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs, and anesthesia team (when available) Reason for Coverage: Growth PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: No Credentialing Timeline: 6090 days Orientation: In-person orientation required (7:30a5:00p) Friday prior to start or within 2 weeks before start date COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate: 8 hours regular daily pay + night call (0 gratis on weekdays; 2 gratis per 24-hour call on weekends) Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES Upper GI Endoscopy (Mandatory) Lower GI Endoscopy (Mandatory) Sigmoidoscopy (Mandatory) Colonoscopy (Mandatory) Esophageal Dilatation (Mandatory) Esophageal Manometry (Mandatory) Biopsy during Endoscopy/Colonoscopy (Mandatory) ERCP Not Applicable Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Not Applicable JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Indiana license or IMLC Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 5 years of residency) DEA: Active DEA Certification required Certifications: BLS (AHA issued), ACLS (AHA issued) Experience: Minimum 2 years post-residency experience preferred Other Qualifications: Must enter orders in Epic; order entry and timekeeping via Vemsta platform; flu and COVID vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted) DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Perform diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures as listed above Manage inpatient GI consults, rounding, and treatment plans Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for assigned dates Enter clinical orders and maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR Collaborate with hospital staff and support teams to ensure quality patient care Attend mandatory in-person orientation before assignment start