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