Gastroenterology Locum Opportunity – Colorado
Seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist for inpatient GI coverage and call support at a Level III Trauma Center. Candidates must be proficient in ERCP and comfortable managing acute inpatient and emergency GI cases.
Compensation: Orientation – $240 per hour of orientation or training beyond 8 hours, Hourly – $490/hr, Holiday – $730 per holiday hour, no OT, Nightly Call – $545 per night call to hold the pager, to include 2.5 hours gratis, Holiday Nightly Call – $820 per night call to hold the pager, to include 2.5 hours gratis, On Call (Daily) – $3895 per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratis, 24 Hour Holiday Call Rate – $5840 per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratis, Call Back – $490 per hour of patient contact hours, after gratis hours are completed, gratis prorate to MSA terms. Holiday Call Back – $730 per holiday hour of patient contact hours, after gratis hours are completed, gratis prorate to MSA terms
Coverage Dates
Coverage blocks available:
October 19–25
October 25 – November 1
November 9–15
November 16–22
November 30 – December 6
December 14–20
Additional ongoing opportunities beginning January 2027.
Schedule
Weekdays
Inpatient Coverage: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Night Call: 3:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekends
24-Hour Call Coverage
Saturday/Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Coverage Expectations
3–4 weeks of locum coverage needed per month
No outpatient responsibilities
Practice Setting
Inpatient Gastroenterology
Emergency Department Consults
Trauma Center Coverage
Call Coverage
Patient Population
Adults and Geriatrics
Facility Information
185-bed hospital
Level III Trauma Center
Volume
Approximately 2–3 patients per day requiring procedures
Approximately 2–3 ICU GI bleed cases per week
Responsibilities
Inpatient GI consultations
Emergency Department consultations
Management of hospitalized GI patients
Endoscopic procedures
Call coverage for urgent and emergent GI needs
Required Procedures
EGD
Colonoscopy
ERCP
Inpatient GI Consultations
Support Staff
GI Nursing Team
Anesthesia Support
Radiology/X-Ray Support
EMR: Epic
Requirements
Required
Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Active Colorado License or Active IMLC Letter of Qualification at submission
Ability to perform ERCP
Clean Malpractice and Background History
Current NPDB Self-Query Report dated within 30 days of presentation
Highly Preferred
Active DEA
Credentialing & Training
Credentialing timeframe approximately 60–90 days
Required Epic training and onboarding must be completed before start date
Candidates must be willing to complete all EMR modules, virtual training, and onboarding requirements in the required sequence
Submission Requirements
Candidates must provide:
Coverage dates they can work between October–December 2026
Ongoing monthly availability beginning January 2027
Confirmation of ERCP competency
Acknowledgement of EMR training requirements
Current NPDB Self-Query Report
Active Colorado License or Active IMLC LOQ
Travel
Travel assistance available according to facility guidelines. Candidates should be willing to utilize designated lodging arrangements when available.