Locum Tenens - Gastroenterology job opening in: Colorado Springs, CO
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Gastroenterology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/15/24
**Locum Gastroenterology Hospitalist Position in Colorado Springs, Colorado**
**Coverage**
- Start: December 6, 2024
- End: Ongoing as needed
- Shifts: 24-hour call from Friday (7 am) to Friday (7 am), every other week
- Next available dates: December 6-13, March 28-April 4
**Position Details**
- Practice Setting: Inpatient, Trauma Level II
- Note: On-call coverage will alternate between the two facilities with designated backup support.
- Average Daily Patient Census: 15-25 (variable)
- ER calls/consults: 10-12 per 24 hours
- Consults from admitted patients: 4-5 per day
- Inpatient procedures: 5-8 daily, including 1-2 ERCPs
- Required Procedures: ERCP, general GI cases
- EMR System: Epic
- Support Staff: None (self-sufficient role)
- Reason for Coverage: No dedicated GI service currently available
**Rate**
- Daily On-Call: $2850 - $3000 per 24 hours (includes 8 hours gratis)
- Callback Rate: $380 - $450 per hour of patient contact beyond gratis hours
- Holiday Rates: 1.5x regular rates
- Nearest Airport: Colorado Springs Airport
- Travel/Lodging: Reimbursement for actual expenses up to 1.5x GSA rate if preferred lodging is unavailable
- Air Travel Cap: $750/round trip
- Rental Car Cap: $65/day (including taxes/fees)
**Requirements**
- Board Certification in Gastroenterology (or truly Board Eligible within 5 years of fellowship completion with Internal Medicine certification)
- Colorado State License and DEA
- Proficiency in ERCP
- Clean malpractice and background record preferred
- Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 30-60 days
**Additional Information**
- Patient admission handled by hospitalists
- Anesthesia support is available, eliminating the need for conscious sedation