Locum - Physician - Gastroenterology Lakewood, CO

Locum Physician – Gastroenterology at Leading Facility in Lakewood, CO

Join a dynamic medical team providing expert care at a leading facility in Lakewood, Colorado. Enjoy a flexible schedule, competitive pay, and a supportive environment with immediate start dates for urgent December coverage. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your skills in a high-level trauma and inpatient setting.

• Immediate need for December coverage with ongoing shifts into early 2025
• Competitive compensation with per diem rates and call pay included
• Serve a busy Level 1 Trauma Center with a variety of procedure responsibilities

• Location:
  
  11600 West 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228
• Start Date:
  
  12/08/2025
• Duration:
  Ongoing through January–March 2025 (with coverage gaps into summer 2025)
• Shift: 24-hour call shifts (7a-7a), 5-7 days per month
• Hours/Week:
  Varies depending on schedule
• Employment Type:
  
  Locum/Temporary
• License/Certs:
  Colorado Medical License, Board Certification in Gastroenterology, ERCP certification preferred
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3+ years in GI, with procedural expertise in ERCP, EUS, Endoscopy, and GI Bleed management

• Pay package discussed upon application
• Orientation stipend: $262.50 (half the hourly rate after 8 hours)
• On-call pay (per 24 hours):
  Up to $5,200 or below, including 8 hours free
• Holiday call rate (per 24 hours):
  Up to $7,800, includes 8 hours free
• Call-back (per hour):
  Up to $525, prorated for patient contact hours
• Holiday call-back: $787.50 per hour of patient contact

• Provide inpatient GI consultations in a Level 1 Trauma setting
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as ERCP, EUS, and endoscopy
• Evaluate and manage GI bleeding and related problems
• Collaborate with hospital staff and support medical teams
• Support hospital coverage during scheduled gaps and provider breaks
• Document patient care in EPIC EMR system

• Active Colorado medical license and board-certified in Gastroenterology
• Minimum 3+ years of clinical experience in GI procedures, including ERCP and EUS
• Proficiency in EPIC EMR system (training provided)
• Ability to work flexible 24-hour call shifts
• Strong assessment and procedural skills in GI patient care

This assignment involves providing expert GI care in a high-volume inpatient setting at a Level 1 Trauma Center. You will perform a range of procedures, including ERCP, EUS, and endoscopy, with a focus on acute GI issues such as bleeding and complex diagnostics. Support staff is not available on-site, requiring the provider to work independently in a busy hospital environment. The facility caters to adult and geriatric patients, with occasional pediatric trauma cases.

Expect a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere with 24/7 trauma and intensivist support.