Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Gastroenterology
About The Position
This contract, on-site position offers an opportunity to provide high-quality gastroenterology care within a collaborative clinical environment. The Associate-level role is suited to physicians seeking flexible contract engagements with meaningful impact on patient outcomes in the Kearney community. The Locum Gastroenterologist diagnoses and manages digestive system conditions, performs clinical evaluations and endoscopic procedures, and develops patient-centered treatment plans. The work includes inpatient consults, inpatient and outpatient endoscopies, and other procedures. Patient volume is 6–8 per day, with inpatient add-ons. The schedule is 24-hour call on specific dates, with APP support and Epic as the EMR. Required procedures include EGD, PEG tube placement, colonoscopy, and ERCP. Paid travel and expenses are provided.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
- Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology residency and fellowship program.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology.
- Active, unrestricted medical license in Nebraska or eligibility to obtain one.
- Current DEA registration and CPR/ACLS certification; the posting also lists BLS as an additional certification.
- Strong proficiency in endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy and EGD.
- Excellent clinical judgment, diagnostic reasoning, and patient communication skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly to new clinical environments and electronic health record systems.
- Ability to perform EGD, PEG tubes, colonoscopies, and ERCPs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in locum tenens or contract-based practice settings.
- Familiarity with advanced GI therapeutics and hepatology.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders.
- Perform and interpret endoscopic procedures and diagnostic studies as required.
- Develop individualized treatment plans in coordination with patients and care teams.
- Review laboratory results, imaging studies, and pathology reports to guide clinical decisions.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient documentation in accordance with practice standards.
- Collaborate with primary care physicians, surgeons, and other specialists to ensure coordinated care.
- Provide patient education on digestive health, treatment options, and preventive care.
- Adhere to clinical guidelines, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in on-call coverage and manage urgent gastroenterology cases as needed.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff to support continuity of care.
- Provide inpatient consults and perform inpatient and outpatient endoscopies and other procedures.
Benefits
- Paid travel and expenses.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
