Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Gastroenterology in Massachusetts
Boston, MA, 02108, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- locum tenens
- gastroenterologist
- inpatient physician
This locum tenens position seeks a board-certified or eligible Gastroenterologist for a 7-day inpatient assignment in Massachusetts, involving floor, ED, ICU coverage, emergent consults, and endoscopic procedures. The role requires an active Massachusetts medical license, BLS certification, and involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures such as colonoscopies and biopsies. Barton Associates provides comprehensive support including malpractice insurance, travel expense coverage, and recruitment services to facilitate flexible physician staffing solutions.
Doctor of Medicine | Gastroenterology
Location: Massachusetts
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Gastroenterology MD in Massachusetts!
We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologist for a 7-day inpatient locum tenens assignment in Massachusetts, starting Dec 19, 2025. This opportunity features a Friday-to-Friday call structure with responsibilities across the floor, ED, ICU, and includes emergent consults and endoscopies as needed. Candidates must have an active MA license and BLS certification.
Job Details
- Location: Massachusetts
- Start Date: Dec 19, 2025
- LOA: 7 days
- Provider Type Needed: Gastroenterologist
- Schedule: Inpatient, call structure approximately 1:4; Friday 4pm to Friday 4pm; includes floor, ED, ICU coverage, emergent consults, endoscopies, and carrying a beeper overnight
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform esophageal dilatation and manometry
- Interpret esophageal manometry studies
- Conduct small bowel biopsies
- Perform lower GI endoscopy and sigmoidoscopy
- Conduct colonoscopies
- Perform liver biopsies
- Provide care for adult inpatients in hospital, gastroenterology, and endoscopy settings
- Respond to emergent consults and procedures as required
Additional Information
- Board Certification or Eligibility in Gastroenterology required; BC preferred
- Active Massachusetts medical license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- ERCP certification is a plus but not mandatory
- No outpatient gastroenterology or internal medicine responsibilities
- Onsite lab and X-ray available
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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