Locum Tenens Physician - Gastroenterologist Needed in MA
- ID: 211026
- Updated October 16th, 2025
- Job ID 211026
- Job Title Physician - Gastroenterologist
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Gastroenterology
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State MA
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 7 Days
Job Description
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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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided