Locum Tenens Physician - Gastroenterologist Needed in OH

Job Description

Our client is actively seeking a skilled Physician specializing in Gastroenterology for a 21-day assignment in Ohio, commencing on Feb 16, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts, including 7a-3p with night beeper call during the week and full 24-hour beeper call on weekends. The successful candidate will primarily focus on performing critical procedures such as EUS and ERCP, alongside various other gastrointestinal interventions including stent placement, colonoscopy, and polypectomy.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage 24-hour shifts, including 7a-3p with night beeper call Monday through Friday, and 24-hour beeper call on weekends.
• Perform required procedures including EUS and ERCP.
• Conduct Argon plasma coagulation.
• Perform mucosal biopsies of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, and colon.
• Execute colonoscopy with or without polypectomy.
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic EGD, including foreign body or polyp removal.
• Perform enteral feeding tube placement.
• Conduct esophageal dilation using balloon, bougie, or Savary methods.
• Perform flexible sigmoidoscopy.
• Execute GI motility studies and 24-hour pH monitoring.
• Manage nonvariceal hemostasis for upper and lower GI bleeds.
• Perform PEG tube placement.
• Handle esophageal, duodenal, and luminal stent placement.

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Gastroenterology
• EMR System: Epic
• Required ERCP case logs: 150 in the past two years.
• Required Esophageal, Duodenal, or Luminal stent placement: 20 cases in the past two years.
• Required Colonoscopy and polypectomy: 100 cases in the past two years for initial appointment.

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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