Gastroenterologist

A community medical center in Ocean County, NJ is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastroenterologists to provide inpatient locum coverage.

About the opportunity:

• Schedule: 7-day block - Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (in-house)
• On-Call: Every night during the 7-day coverage block
• Weekend Call: 24-hour call on Saturdays & Sundays, ending Monday at 7:00 AM
• Patient Load: Approximately 15 patients per day
• Start Date: June 30, 2025

Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient gastroenterology consults and follow-ups for a 7-day block.
• Perform investigative endoscopic procedures, including:
  • Colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, upper endoscopies, gastroscopies
  • Duodenoscopes, barium swallows
  • ERCP procedures
• Collaborate with private GI providers and support staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Provide on-call gastroenterology coverage for the Emergency Department, following hospital policies.
• Participate in 24-hour call shifts (including approx. 2 hours of rounding with the remainder unrestricted).
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and medical teams to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
• Active NJ Medical License (or ability to obtain)
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills