JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Gastroenterology Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Ephrata, PA
• Service Setting: Ambulatory Surgery Center and Hospital
• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Coverage, Procedures, Rounding, and Call
• Coverage Period: June 1, 2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Endoscopy Center shifts 7:00 AM–3:30 PM with additional inpatient rounding, ED support, outpatient/inpatient procedures, and call coverage
COVERAGE DATES
• Endoscopy Center Coverage:
• June 1, 2, 29, 30
• July 1, 6, 10, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29
• August 3, 5, 24
• September 1, 2, 21, 22
• October 2
• Inpatient Rounding / ED Support / Call / Procedures Coverage:
• July 24 at 5:00 PM – August 7 at 7:00 AM
• August 28 at 5:00 PM – September 4 at 5:00 PM
• November 20 at 5:00 PM – November 30 at 7:00 AM
• December 21 at 7:00 AM – December 24 at 5:00 AM
• December 28 at 7:00 AM – December 31 at 5:00 PM
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adult Patients (18+)
• Patient Volume/Census:
• Approximately 10–12 inpatient encounters daily
• Approximately 2–4 consults daily
• Approximately 6 outpatient procedures daily
• Additional add-on procedures as needed
• Case Mix: General Gastroenterology patients requiring outpatient procedures, inpatient consults, rounding, and GI procedures
FACILITY INFORMATION
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Hospital Bed Size: 130 Beds
• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff Available: No APP support in hospital
• Department Description: Outpatient procedures, inpatient rounding, consults, ED support, and inpatient procedures
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Available for providers with clean files
• Credentialing Timeline: Expedited temporary privileges available with clean credentialing file
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• General Gastroenterology Procedures
• Outpatient Endoscopy Procedures
• Inpatient GI Consults and Procedures
• Hospital Rounding and ED Support
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
• Licenses: Active Pennsylvania License or IMLC LOQ required for submission
• DEA: Required
• Certifications Required: Licensed Gastroenterologist
• Experience: Must be comfortable working independently in the hospital setting
• Skills Required: General Gastroenterology experience
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform outpatient endoscopy procedures in the ambulatory surgery center
• Provide inpatient rounding, GI consults, and emergency department support
• Perform inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology procedures
• Manage and coordinate patient care independently within the hospital setting
• Complete accurate documentation within Epic EMR
• Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure continuity and quality patient care