Gastroenterology
Job ID: ORD-209341-MD-IA
Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Des Moines, Iowa
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This job at a glance
- Dates needed: June 2026 - Ongoing
- Shift type: 24-Hour Call
- Assignment type: Inpatient
- Call required: Yes
- Board certification required: Yes
Job description
About the facility
The facility is a short-term acute care hospital with over 600 beds seeking gastroenterology coverage. The hospital provides comprehensive medical services and maintains a significant inpatient census requiring specialized gastroenterology consultation and procedural services.
About the facility location
The facility is located in Des Moines, where you can enjoy a vibrant downtown, great local breweries, and beautiful riverfront trails.
About the clinician's workday
The gastroenterologist will provide comprehensive hospital-based coverage including 24-hour call responsibilities from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. Daily responsibilities include managing 10-12 inpatients with advanced practice provider support for rounding activities. The clinician must perform specialized procedures including ERCP and EUS, while providing consultation services for hospitalized patients requiring gastroenterology expertise. Board certification is required for this position.
Additional job details
- Case load/PPD: 10-12 PPD
- Support staff: Advanced practice providers assist with patient rounding, along with nursing staff and administrative support
- Patient population: Adults
- Call ratio/schedule: 24hr call
- Location type: On-Site
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Your dedicated recruiter
Mia Gerace
Call / Text:
(470) 431-4801
Email:
mia.gerace@locumtenens.com
