Physician - Gastroenterologist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Gastroenterologist for a 4-day assignment in Virginia, starting Mar 20, 2026. This Physician will provide coverage for 24-hour shifts (7:00a-7:00a), focusing on a comprehensive range of gastroenterological procedures. Duties encompass various diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies, biopsies, and management of complex GI conditions, ensuring continuity of expert patient care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Esophageal Dilatation/Manometry
• Esophageal Manometry Interpretation
• Small Bowel Biopsy
• Lower GI Endoscopy
• Sigmoidoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Liver Biopsy
• Insertion/Management of Sengstaken/Blakemore Tube
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
• Upper GI Endoscopy: with Biopsy, with Foreign Body Removal, with Fulguration of Bleeder (Cautery vs. Laser), with Injection of Varices, with Banding of Varices, with ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography), Diagnostic, Therapeutic, with PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy)
• On average 8 procedures per weekend: GSI, Hepatology, RGA, Surgery, Colon, Egd, ERCP

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
• EMR System: Epic

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.