Gastroenterology Physician

Physician Gastroenterologist

Join our team as a Physician Gastroenterologist in Fort Myers, FL. This locum tenens position offers a unique opportunity to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings with flexible call coverage.

Job Description

• 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

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

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

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)

Privileges & Compliance

• Hospital privileges required: Yes
• Temporary privileges available: Yes
• Credentialing timeline: 30 days