Gastroenterology Physician

Locum Physician - Gastroenterology in Lakewood, CO

Why Apply?
Join a leading facility in Lakewood, CO, for flexible December coverage with ongoing opportunities into 2025. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive exposure to advanced GI procedures like ERCP and EUS, and the convenience of a standard inpatient schedule with an immediate start date. Perfect for experienced providers seeking a short-term assignment with potential for extension.
Quick Facts

• Location: 11600 West 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228
• Start Date: 12/08/2025
• Schedule: 24-hour call shifts (7a-7a), 5-7 days per month, ongoing into 2025
• Duration: December 2025 onward, with coverage gaps in June/July/Aug 2025
• Shift: 24 hours (includes 8 hoursgratis)
• Hours/Week: Variable based on schedule
• Employment Type: Locum
• Licensure/Certifications: Colorado Medical License, Board Certified in Gastroenterology, ERCP competency required
• Experience: 3+ years in Gastroenterology, proficiency with ERCP and EUS preferred

Pay & Benefits

• Pay package discussed upon application
• On-Call Compensation:
  • Daily on-call: up to $5,200 (per 24 hours)
  • Holiday 24-hour call: up to $7,800
  • Call back: up to $525/hour (after gratis hours)
  • Holiday callback: up to $787.50/hour
• Orientation: $262.50 (pre-shift training)
• Additional Benefits: Malpractice insurance included, support for credentialing, flexible lodging options with preferred hotels

What You'll Do

• Provide inpatient Gastroenterology consults for adult and geriatric patients
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as scopes, ERCP, and EUS
• Assess and manage GI bleed, GI problems, and related issues
• Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Support trauma and acute care levels within the hospital setting
• Document all procedures and patient encounters in EPIC EMR system

What You Need
Required:

• Valid Colorado medical license
• Board certification in Gastroenterology
• ERCP experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical GI experience
• Proficiency in EPIC EMR (experience with Epic preferred)

Preferred:

• Experience in Level 1 Trauma settings
• Ability to work independently during on-call hours

About the Assignment
This assignment is at a leading facility in Lakewood, a Level 1 Trauma Center providing comprehensive inpatient GI services. The provider will perform endoscopic procedures, evaluate GI issues, and work in a team supporting trauma and emergency services. Providers must complete credentialing and EMR training prior to start.

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VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply