Gastroenterology opening in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, Colorado, Colorado, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/20/25

Locums Gastroenterology - Lakewood, CO Coverage Need

  • Assignment Dates: - February 20, 2025 (7 AM) - March 1, 2025 (7 AM) - May 19, 2025 (7 AM) - May 26, 2025 (7 AM) - Ongoing dates starting July 2025 (schedule released mid-January 2025)
Position Details Setting: Inpatient Call Type: 24-hour call, Monday-Sunday (5-7 days per month) Required Procedures/Job Duties: - Scoping, ERCP, EUS, Endoscopy - GI Bleed management - Evaluation of GI problems EMR: EPIC (training required) Support Staff: None Admissions: 8 10 new patients per shift Follow-ups: 5 8 scopes per day Patient Population: Adult, Geriatric, Adolescent Pediatric Cases: Limited to patients aged 15+ and 50kg for trauma cases; otherwise not admitted Submissions Requirements Board Certified in Gastroenterology Active CO License (highly preferred) Active DEA (required, must be maintained for the duration of the assignment) Availability for assignment dates listed above Must provide # of shifts per month available starting July 2025 Ability to perform ERCP and EUS Acknowledgment of EMR training requirements and completion prior to start date Local/drive-in candidates (highly preferred; Tier 1 priority) Gastroenterology Fellowship required Clean malpractice and background record Self-inquiry NPDB report submission preferred for February stints Skill Requirements ERCP and EUS proficiency Advanced endoscopic procedures GI Bleed management Scoping and evaluation of complex GI cases