Gastroenterology Physician

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW
  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: Gastroenterology
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Fort Myers, Florida
  • Facility: Lee Memorial Hospital
  • Health System: Lee Health - Locums
  • Coverage Period: May 04, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
  • Shift Schedule: Days, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Average Daily Volume: Up to 18 procedures per day (outpatient)
  • Case Mix: Colonoscopy and Endoscopy
  • Rounding: Not included
FACILITY INFORMATION
  • Support Staff Available: Advanced Practitioners, hospital support, office staff, anesthesiologist
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  • Credentialing Timeline: 30 days
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopy
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Board: Board Certified (BC) in Gastroenterology
  • Licenses: Active Florida License
  • Experience: Minimum 50 patients (inpatient/consultative) in past 12 months; procedure log requirements for Colonoscopy and Endoscopy
  • Other Qualifications: Clean background check and NPDB report
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Perform outpatient GI endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy and endoscopy.
  • Note and document resulting pathology.
  • Provide coverage at various Lee Health locations (LMH, CCH, GCMC) as assigned.
  • Collaborate with support staff including advanced practitioners and anesthesiologists.
  • Ensure compliance with credentialing requirements and maintain active FL license.
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