Physician / Gastroenterology / Iowa / Locum tenens / Gastroenterologist Job
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Des Moines, IA, 50301, USA
Des Moines, IA, 50301, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Gastroenterologist
- Locum Tenens
- Inpatient Care
This locum tenens position is for a board-certified gastroenterologist providing inpatient clinical care and performing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, primarily colonoscopies and EGDs, in Des Moines, Iowa. The role requires an active medical license, subspecialty certification in gastroenterology, and clinical experience, with responsibilities focused on high-quality patient care and collaboration with hospital staff. Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are provided, with a schedule of two days per week onsite coverage.
Job Overview Job Title: Physician Gastroenterology Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Des Moines, IA Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: Ongoing Potential for Long-Term Contract Clinical Shift Schedule: On-site coverage two (2) days per week; 16 hours/week (Clinic hours: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM)Patient Information Case Mix: Gastroenterology InpatientFacility Information EMR System: CPRS Reason for Coverage: Supplemental CoveragePrivileges & Compliance Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: YesCompensation & Benefits Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: CoveredRequired Procedures Colonoscopy via colostomy Diagnostic colonoscopy (without biopsy) Colonoscopy with biopsy(ies) Colonoscopy with ablation of tumor/polyp/lesion Colonoscopy with removal of tumor/polyp/lesion by hot forceps Colonoscopy with removal of tumor/polyp/lesion by snare technique Colonoscopy with submucosal injection Colonoscopy with control of bleeding Diagnostic EGD EGD with biopsy(ies) EGD with removal of tumor/polyp/lesion by hot forceps EGD with removal of tumor/polyp/lesion by snare technique EGD with variceal banding EGD with control of bleedingJob Requirements Licensure: Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine ABIM Internal Medicine with Subspecialty Certification in Gastroenterology Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA) DEA Certificate: Required NPI: Required Minimum of two (2) years of experience Duties & Responsibilities Provide comprehensive inpatient gastroenterology care Perform diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy and EGD procedures Deliver high-quality direct patient care (99%) with minimal administrative duties (1%) Collaborate with facility staff and specialty teams as applicable Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within CPRS




