Gastroenterology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician Gastroenterologist

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Fort Myers, FL

• Service Setting: Inpatient & Outpatient

• Coverage Type: Call Only

• Coverage Period: 04/28/2025 Ongoing

• On-Call Shift Schedule: Varies by location; may be nightly or every other night; Flexible, 24-hour inpatient coverage (7a 7a)

• Call Type: Beeper

• Call Ratio: Approx. 1 week per month

• Call Response Time: 30 minutes

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults

• Patient Volume/Census: patients per day

• Admissions: Yes

• Rounding: Included

• Phone Consults: Yes

• Case Mix: General Gastroenterology with advanced procedures (ERCP, EUS)

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Office Equipment Available: Fully staffed endoscopy unit

• Specialty Backup Available: Advanced Practitioners, hospital-based support

• Support Staff Available: APPs, Endoscopy staff

• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

• Credentialing Timeline: 30 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Colonoscopy

• Endoscopy

• ERCP

• EUS (must demonstrate experience: at least 24 procedures in past 36 months)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Florida medical license

• Certifications: Board Certified in Gastroenterology

• Experience: Inpatient or consultative services for at least 50 patients in the past 12 months

• Other Qualifications: Clean background and NPDB; meets all procedure log requirements; no telehealth

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient gastroenterology services including consults, follow-ups, and procedures

• Perform endoscopic procedures as required across designated facilities

• Collaborate with Advanced Practitioners and hospital-based support teams

• Maintain flexibility to work across four facilities; no mid-day travel required