Job Description - Gastroenterologist

JOB OVERVIEW
  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: Gastroenterology
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Prestonsburg, KY
  • Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  • Coverage Period: Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026
  • Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
  • Call Type: Offsite
  • Call Response Time: 30 min (Emergency), 12 hours (Routine)
PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Patient Demographics: Non -compliant, sick patient population
  • Patient Volume/Census: 12 -14 procedures per day
FACILITY INFORMATION
  • EMR System: Meditech
  • Support Staff Available: APP support provided
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Credentialing Timeline: ~3 months
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  • Upper Endoscopies (EGD)
  • Colonoscopies
  • ERCP (mid -level / moderate complexity)
  • Esophageal, duodenal, or luminal stent placement
  • Argon plasma coagulation
  • Biopsies of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, and colon
  • Colonoscopy with or without polypectomy
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic EGD
  • Enteral alimentation
  • Esophageal dilation (balloon, bougie, or Savary with guidewire)
  • Foreign body removal via EGD
  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  • GI motility studies and 24 -hour pH monitoring
  • Non -variceal hemostasis (upper and lower)
  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Other Qualifications: Providers with strong relationship building and communication skills highly preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide clinic coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Perform general GI procedures, including upper endoscopies and colonoscopies
  • Perform advanced procedures, including ERCP and esophageal stent placement
  • Participate in shared call rotation with offsite after -hours response
  • Engage with a non -compliant, sick patient population requiring strong communication and relationship -building skills

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