Gastroenterology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Physician Specialty: Gastroenterology Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Marquette, MI 49855 Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: Mar 25, 2026 – Ongoing Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-hour clinical shift + 15-hour overnight call On-Call Shift Schedule: Weekdays 7p – 7a | Weekends 24 hours Call Type: Beeper Call Ratio: On call during entire assignment Call Response Time: 20 minutes Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency COVERAGE DATES Jun 11, 2026 – Jun 15, 2026 Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026 PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: Up to 12 patients/day Rounding: Both Phone Consults: 2 to 4 Case Mix: Gastroenterology FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 4 procedure rooms/Endo Suites EMR System: Athena and Cerner Office Equipment Available: Olympus, Hydrogen breath testing, Capsule endoscopy PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: No REQUIRED PROCEDURES Required: Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, with foreign body removal, with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), with injection of varices) ERCP (Diagnostic, Therapeutic, With PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy)) Esophageal dilatation/manometry Esophageal manometry interpretation Small Bowel biopsy Lower GI endoscopy Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible, Rigid) Colonoscopy (with biopsy, with excision of polyp) Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) Preferred: Liver biopsy Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC required Licenses: Licensed in MI Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, ABLS Fellowship: Preferred Duties & Responsibilities Perform diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures including ERCP, EGD, and colonoscopy. Provide inpatient and outpatient clinical coverage with 24-hour call responsibilities. Manage patient charting and work completion independently without the assistance of a scribe. Review pathology results and communicate follow-up recommendations to patients and nursing staff. Collaborate with the established Endo Unit team to ensure high-quality patient care.