Gastroenterology Physician

Company: ATC West Healthcare Services
Location: Lexington
Posted on: June 8, 2026

Job Description:

This locum Gastroenterology physician opportunity is an inpatient-focused, 24-hour call position covering GI consultations, hospital rounding, inpatient procedures, and emergency department call. The role is best suited for a GI specialist comfortable with bread-and-butter gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy, with ERCP strongly preferred and often required. This is an ongoing assignment until a permanent provider is hired, offering robust daily call compensation and support from dedicated inpatient APPs.

Dates / Schedule

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing until permanent replacement is found
• Specific Coverage Need: 5/26 6/1 (General GI may be considered for these dates)
• Schedule: 24-hour call coverage
• Setting: Inpatient/Hospital-based
• Daily Expectation: Approximately 6 8 hours in hospital per day
  

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour GI call coverage including inpatient rounds, consultations, and ED call
• Perform bread-and-butter inpatient GI procedures and endoscopy
• ERCP highly preferred/required for most coverage needs
• Manage patients per day
• Average admissions: Approximately 10 per night
• Use Epic EMR for patient care and documentation
• Work alongside 3 dedicated inpatient APPs who assist in endoscopy, floors, and ED
• Coverage due to recruitment for full-time GI physician

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology required
• Kentucky medical license highly preferred; IMLC accepted
• ERCP required (must be clearly stated on submission)
• Bread-and-butter endoscopy competency required
• ACLS certification required
• DEA certification required
• Clean malpractice history highly preferred for expedited privileges
• Availability at time of name clear required
• Self-Query NPDB report within 30 days of presentation required
• Ability to secure expedited privileges quickly due to urgent coverage need

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