Gastroenterology Physician
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Richmond, IN, 47374, USA
Richmond, IN, 47374, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Gastroenterologist
- Inpatient care
- Endoscopy
This position is for a locum tenens gastroenterologist providing inpatient clinical and on-call coverage at a Level III trauma center hospital. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as endoscopies and managing inpatient GI consults for adult patients. The role requires active medical licensing, board certification or eligibility, and proficiency with EMR systems like Epic, with full support from hospital staff and anesthesiology when needed.
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Gastroenterologist
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Richmond, IN
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: March 30, 2026 June 29, 2026 (3 separate weeks of coverage)
- Clinical Shift Schedule: MondayFriday, 7:00a 7:00a (8 hours regular + night call)
- On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call on weekends with 2 gratis per 24 hours
- Call Type: In-House
- Call Ratio: 1:1 COVERAGE DATES
- March 30, 2026 April 6, 2026
- May 4, 2026 May 11, 2026
- June 22, 2026 June 29, 2026
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Adults
- Patient Volume/Census: Variable, inpatient and procedural cases
- Admissions: Yes, inpatient gastroenterology service
- Rounding: Included
- Phone Consults: Yes
- Case Mix: General Gastroenterology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver
FACILITY INFORMATION
- No. of Beds in Department: 220+ total hospital beds
- Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
- EMR System: Epic
- Office Equipment Available: Standard endoscopy suite
- Specialty Backup Available: Anesthesia available based on OR availability
- Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs, and anesthesia team (when available)
- Reason for Coverage: Growth
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: No
- Credentialing Timeline: 6090 days
- Orientation: In-person orientation required (7:30a5:00p) Friday prior to start or within 2 weeks before start date
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Rate: 8 hours regular daily pay + night call (0 gratis on weekdays; 2 gratis per 24-hour call on weekends)
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
- Upper GI Endoscopy (Mandatory)
- Lower GI Endoscopy (Mandatory)
- Sigmoidoscopy (Mandatory)
- Colonoscopy (Mandatory)
- Esophageal Dilatation (Mandatory)
- Esophageal Manometry (Mandatory)
- Biopsy during Endoscopy/Colonoscopy (Mandatory)
- ERCP Not Applicable
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Not Applicable
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active Indiana license or IMLC
- Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 5 years of residency)
- DEA: Active DEA Certification required
- Certifications: BLS (AHA issued), ACLS (AHA issued)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years post-residency experience preferred
- Other Qualifications: Must enter orders in Epic; order entry and timekeeping via Vemsta platform; flu and COVID vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures as listed above
- Manage inpatient GI consults, rounding, and treatment plans
- Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for assigned dates
- Enter clinical orders and maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR
- Collaborate with hospital staff and support teams to ensure quality patient care
- Attend mandatory in-person orientation before assignment start




