Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Gastroenterologist

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Richmond, IN

• Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: March 30, 2026 – June 29, 2026 (see detailed coverage dates below)

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. (7-day blocks)

• On-Call Shift Schedule: Integrated with clinical coverage

• Call Type: In-House during coverage week

• Call Ratio: 1:1

COVERAGE DATES

• March 30, 2026 – April 6, 2026

• May 4, 2026 – May 11, 2026

• June 22, 2026 – June 29, 2026

• Orientation: One full day (7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), preferably the Friday before the first start date or within two weeks prior

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics

• Patient Volume/Census: Typical inpatient gastroenterology caseload (TBD)

• Admissions: Yes, inpatient consults and procedures

• Rounding: Included

• Phone Consults: Yes

• Case Mix: Comprehensive GI conditions including esophageal, gastric, intestinal, hepatic, pancreatic, and biliary diseases

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: Part of 220+ bed hospital

• Trauma Level: Level III

• EMR System: Epic

• Office Equipment Available: Endoscopy and colonoscopy suite equipment

• Specialty Backup Available: Full anesthesia, surgical, and hospitalist support (inpatient anesthesia based on availability)

• Support Staff Available: Nursing, anesthesia, and ancillary procedural support

• Reason for Coverage: Staff leaving

• Time to Credential: 60–90 days

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: No

• Credentialing Timeline: 60–90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: Competitive hourly locum rate (TBD)

• Orientation: Paid orientation day if performed on-site

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Upper GI Endoscopy (Mandatory)

• Lower GI Endoscopy (Mandatory)

• Sigmoidoscopy (Mandatory)

• Colonoscopy (Mandatory)

• Esophageal Dilatation (Mandatory)

• Esophageal Manometry (Mandatory)

• Biopsy during Endoscopy/Colonoscopy (Mandatory)

• ERCP: Not applicable

• EUS: Not applicable

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Indiana state license or valid IMLC

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology (certification within 5 years of residency)

• DEA: Active DEA certification required

• Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA)

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of gastroenterology practice

• Vaccinations: Flu and COVID required (medical or religious exemptions accepted)

• Other Qualifications: Provider must complete order entry and timesheet documentation within the Vemsta platform

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient gastroenterology consultative and procedural services

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy

• Manage acute and chronic GI conditions including GI bleeds, liver disease, and pancreatitis

• Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams for coordinated care

• Attend mandatory on-site orientation prior to first assignment week

• Complete electronic documentation and order entry within Epic EMR and Vemsta platforms

FACILITY DESCRIPTION

• Reid Health is a nonprofit, accredited 220+ bed regional hospital located in Richmond, Indiana, serving over 280,000 residents across East-Central Indiana and West-Central Ohio.

• Designations: Level III Trauma Center, Stroke and Spine Center.

• Staff: 3,200 employees, 200 physicians, and 166 advanced practitioners across more than 40 locations.

• Services: Acute Rehab, Cardiology (including open heart and TAVR), Cancer Center, Family Birthing Center, Neurology, Orthopedics, Sleep Center, Wound Healing Center, and more.

• Recognitions: Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals, “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

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