Gastroenterology Physician

Locum-to-Perm - Gastroenterology Opportunity

Join our team in Springfield, Massachusetts for a locum-to-perm gastroenterology opportunity. This position offers primarily inpatient coverage and is set to start in mid-December 2025, continuing until a permanent physician is hired.

Job Description

• Referral program: Know someone who might be a great fit? Ask about our generous referral bonuses.
• Dates of coverage: Starting mid-December 2025 and ongoing until a permanent physician is hired.
• Practice setting: Primarily inpatient coverage.
• Call structure at MMC: approximately 1:4
• Call schedule: Friday 4 p.m. - Friday 4 p.m.
• Responsibilities include floor, ED, ICU, emergent consults, and endoscopies (as needed).
• Beeper coverage overnight.
• Outpatient responsibilities TBD (confirmation expected soon).
• Reason for coverage: Physician retirement.
• Clinical areas: Adult gastroenterology, hospital-based care, endoscopy.
• Onsite support: Laboratory and X-Ray available.
• Outpatient/internal medicine requirement: None.
• Patient volumes: Hospital 4-12 patients per day; outpatient TBD.
• Team structure: 4 physicians in group.
• EMR: EPIC.
• Credentialing timeline: Anticipated start mid-to-late December.
• EUS/ERCP: Not required.

Required Procedures

• Esophageal dilatation / manometry
• Esophageal manometry interpretation
• Small bowel biopsy
• Lower GI endoscopy
• Sigmoidoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Liver biopsy

Upper GI Endoscopy Procedures (Required)

• With biopsy
• With foreign body removal
• With fulguration of bleeder (cautery or laser)
• With injection or banding of varices
• Diagnostic and therapeutic
• With PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy)

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible (board certified preferred)
• Active Massachusetts medical license (required)
• BLS certification (required)
• ERCP certification preferred but not required
• No outpatient expectations

What RecruitWell Provides

• A-rated malpractice coverage
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness