Gastroenterology Physician

Job Description - Gastroenterology Locum


Location: Lakewood, CO

Shift Type: 24-Hour On-Call (Mon-Sun, 7 AM - 7 AM)

Job Overview:

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  Facility: Level 1 Trauma Center


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  Reason for Coverage: Backfill for gaps in call coverage, starting in February 2025 and continuing through June 2025. Ongoing coverage required starting in July 2025.


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  Position Type: Locum; 5-7 days per month starting in February, ongoing dates into 2025.


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  Required Procedures: ERCP, EUS, Endoscopy, GI Bleed evaluation, and general GI problem evaluation.


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  EMR System: EPIC (Training Required).

Shift Details:

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  Hours: 24-hour call shifts from 7 AM to 7 AM (Mon-Sun).


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  Callback: Average 8-11 hours of callback expected, paid at $350/hour

Required Qualifications:

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  Board Certification: Gastroenterology


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  License: Active Colorado license


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  DEA: Active DEA


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  Fellowship: Gastroenterology fellowship required.


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  Background: Clean malpractice and background

Dates & Coverage:

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  Scheduled Shifts:




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  Feb 20 (7 AM) - Mar 1 (7 AM)
  


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  May 19 (7 AM) - May 26 (7 AM)
  


• Ongoing coverage dates beginning July 2025 (dates to be released in mid-Jan 2025).

Additional Notes:

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  Patient Population: Adult, geriatric, and adolescent (ages 15+). Pediatric patients are not admitted.


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  Average Daily Caseload: 8-10 new patients & follow-ups; 5-8 scopes per day.


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  Trauma Services: 24/7 intensivists, hospitalists, and trauma services available on-site.

Rates:

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  On Call (Daily): $3500 for 24 hours (includes 8 gratis hours).


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  Callback: $350/hour