Physician / Gastroenterology / Pennsylvania / Locum Tenens / Gastroenterologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Gastroenterologist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Lewisburg, PA
• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: 11/03/ weeks
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon Thu 8:00a 5:00p, Fri 8:00a 12:00p (clinic)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call, 7-day blocks (MonMon or FriFri)
• Call Type: In-House and Beeper
• Call Ratio: 7 days/month including weekends
• Call Response Time: Within facility guidelines COVERAGE DATES
• November 24, 2025 (7a) November 29, 2025 (7a)
• December 23, 2025 (5p) January 5, 2026 (7a)
• Ongoing: 7 days per month

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults and geriatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: Varies
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: General gastroenterology including colonoscopies, EGDs, flex sigmoidoscopies (no ERCP/EUS)

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic (Endo documentation: Lumens)
• Office Equipment Available: Standard gastroenterology suite and ambulatory center
• Specialty Backup Available: Medical Director and gastroenterology team
• Support Staff Available: LPNs, MOAs, surgery schedulers, office supervisor
• Reason for Coverage: Ongoing locum coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Not specified
• Credentialing Timeline: 6090 days
• Compliance

Requirements: Child abuse clearance, Pennsylvania state police background check, FBI criminal history check

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Billable REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Colonoscopy
• EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Inpatient rounding and consults
• Outpatient gastroenterology clinic visits

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Pennsylvania license required
• Board: Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• DEA: Required (Pennsylvania)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Experience: Preferred prior Epic EMR use
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history, background c