Locum - Physician - Gastroenterology Athens, GA

LOCUM Gastroenterologist – Athens, Georgia

24-Hour Call Coverage | Inpatient GI Only | Holiday Week Opportunity

365 Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist for a locum opportunity in Athens, Georgia. This assignment offers 24-hour hospital-based GI call coverage focused on inpatient rounding, procedures, and consultative services with no clinic responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for providers seeking concentrated inpatient coverage with future pool opportunities for ongoing shifts.

Schedule Model

• 24-hour call coverage
• 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
• Includes inpatient rounding
• Weekend coverage included as part of schedule
• No outpatient clinic coverage

Coverage Needed

• December 21, 2026 @ 7:00 AM through December 28, 2026 @ 7:00 AM
• Opportunity to join ongoing PRN coverage pool for future dates

Practice Overview

• Hospital-based Gastroenterology coverage
• 196-bed acute care hospital
• Inpatient consultative service only
• EMR: Epic
• Adult inpatient population

Team Structure

• Support from 5 local Gastroenterologists
• Handoff model for continuity of care
• Collaborative hospital-based specialty support

Clinical Responsibilities

• Round on existing GI inpatients
• Perform procedures as clinically indicated
• Evaluate new ED consults
• Evaluate new inpatient consults
• Manage acute GI admissions and hospital follow-up needs
• Handoff patients back to local GI team after coverage block

Clinical Scope

• Bread-and-butter Gastroenterology
• General inpatient GI consults
• Endoscopic procedures as needed
• ERCP preferred (especially for those with prior privileges)

Practice Environment

• Structured handoff coverage model
• Focused inpatient-only assignment
• No clinic burden
• Holiday premium scheduling opportunity
• Potential for future ongoing shifts

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Active Georgia license at submission
• Georgia DEA / CSR
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Clean malpractice and background history
• Must note availability at presentation
• Local provider required (no flights)

Why Partner with 365 Healthcare

• Dedicated specialty-specific consultants
• 24/7 award-winning service
• NALTO Member
• Competitive compensation
• A-rated malpractice coverage
• Paid travel and housing

Take the Next Step

GI locum opportunities with 24-hour inpatient call coverage and future recurring shifts are highly sought after.

Apply today and connect with 365 Healthcare to discuss your availability and rate.

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