Gastroenterology Physician

Gastroenterology Locums Inpatient Consult Service

A Level II trauma center is seeking a Gastroenterologist for inpatient consult coverage beginning March 2026. This opportunity is 100% inpatient with no clinic or outpatient responsibilities and focuses on consultative GI care.

Job Description

• Start Date: March 2, 2026
• Coverage Type: 24-hour call while scheduled
• Shift Schedule:
  • 7-day blocks
  • 7:00 AM to 6:59 AM (24-hour coverage)

Available Coverage Dates

• March 2, 2026 to March 9, 2026
• April 27, 2026 to May 4, 2026
• September 28, 2026 to October 5, 2026
• November 16, 2026 to November 23, 2026
• November 30, 2026 to December 7, 2026

Clinical Responsibilities

• Daily morning rounding on all consulted patients
• 24/7 call coverage during scheduled week
• Inpatient consult service only (no outpatient clinic)
• Average 6 to 8 consults per day
• Typical inpatient GI census: 15
• Hospital census approximately: 250

Case Mix

• Predominantly bread and butter GI
• GI bleeds
• Occasional liver disease
• No ERCP or EUS required

Practice Environment

• GI functions as a consult-only service
• Sound Physicians is the primary admitting service
• ICU/CCU patients managed by intensivist team
• Surgical and Interventional Radiology backup available
• Anesthesia provides sedation for all endoscopic procedures
• Efficient enterprise transfer process if higher-level care is needed

Support & Technology

• APP support for daily rounding and documentation
• Olympus scopes (approximately 3 years old)
• Provation endoscopy documentation software
• EPIC EMR

This role is ideal for GI physicians seeking inpatient-only work, manageable consult volume, and strong clinical support without advanced endoscopic requirements.

Additional Notes

Locum tenens positions are temporary assignments that help fill critical staffing gaps. They offer competitive pay, flexible schedules, and a chance to work in diverse care environments giving you more control over your career.

With Aya Locums, you get:

• Access to top hospitals & healthcare systems
• Transparent, highly competitive pay
• Dedicated application & assignment support
• In-house credentialing & licensing teams
• Travel & lodging coverage
• Easy timekeeping + document management
• Malpractice coverage + risk management support
• Additional benefits where required by law (e.g., reimbursements)