Locum Tenens General Gastroenterologist – West Virginia

Job description

Locum Tenens General Gastroenterologist – West Virginia

- Specialty: Gastroenterology – General
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Start Date: January 4, 2027
- Contract Length: 6 months
- Practice Setting: Hospital
- Schedule: Daytime coverage with overnight call
- Credentialing: Approximately 60+ days
- Licensure: West Virginia license required; IMLC and qualifying temporary license candidates will be considered

Position Overview
- A hospital is seeking a General Gastroenterologist for a 6-month locum tenens assignment beginning January 2027.

This opportunity is ideal for a Gastroenterologist interested in a combination of daytime clinical coverage and overnight call in a supportive hospital-based environment. The schedule is flexible, with 7-on/7-off coverage available and the potential for providers to work consecutive two-week blocks.

Schedule & Call
- Start date: January 4, 2027
- 6-month assignment
- Primarily daytime coverage with overnight call
- Typical shifts are approximately 8 hours
- Call-back coverage included
- 7 days on / 7 days off is an option
- Providers may also elect to work two consecutive weeks
- Adult patients, generally 18+
- Average patient age is approximately 58
- General Gastroenterology patient population

Candidate Requirements
- Board Certified in Gastroenterology required
- Minimum experience: Open
- Active West Virginia medical license required
- IMLC candidates will be considered
- Candidates who qualify for a West Virginia temporary license will also be considered
- DEA required
- BLS and ACLS required

Credentialing & Licensing
- Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60+ days
- Willing to assist with licensing
- IMLC candidates and providers eligible for a West Virginia temporary license may be considered

Why Consider This Assignment?
6-month locum opportunity
Start in January 2027
Flexible 7-on/7-off schedule
Option for consecutive two-week blocks
Daytime schedule with overnight call
Strong APP and nursing support
Established GI team across multiple locations
General GI hospitalist focus
Supportive approach to minimizing unnecessary overnight procedures

• Ongoing 6 months