Gastroenterologist Locum Coverage at Inpatient Hospital

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference
  -217580-MD-FL
• Title:
  
  MD
• Dates Needed:
  October Ongoing
• Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:
  Inpatient
• Call
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Board Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Job Duration:
  Locums

This hospital is seeking locum tenens gastroenterology coverage to address inpatient staffing needs. The facility maintains the clinical infrastructure necessary to support procedural gastroenterology services, including colonoscopy and EGD capabilities. Coverage is provided on a 24-hour call basis in an on-site inpatient setting.

Sebring is a lakeside city in central Florida, recognized for its historic downtown district known as 'The City on the Circle,' which features boutiques, eateries, and the Sebring Historical Society Museum. The area offers outdoor recreation across nearly 100 lakes and natural preserves, including airboat tours on Lake Istokpoga and hiking through the cypress swamp at Highlands Hammock State Park. Both Florida coasts are reachable within a couple of hours by car, positioning Sebring as a practical base for broader exploration of the state.

The gastroenterologist will provide inpatient-only gastroenterology coverage during 24-hour call shifts, with shifts structured from Friday at 7:00 AM through Friday at 7:00 AM. Clinical responsibilities include performing colonoscopies and EGDs at a volume of 15-20 procedures per day, as well as inpatient rounding and consults with variable volume. Documentation is completed through EPIC EMR. Board certification in Gastroenterology is required for this on-site locum tenens assignment.

• Case Load/PPD: 18-20 PPD
• Call Ratio/
  
  Schedule:
  
  24 hour call
• Location Type:
  On-Site
• Government:
  No