Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Gastroenterology

Description

This contract, on-site position offers an opportunity to provide high-quality gastroenterology care while working within a collaborative clinical environment.

As a Locum Gastroenterologist, you will diagnose and manage a wide range of digestive system conditions, perform clinical evaluations, and deliver patient-centered treatment plans. This Associate-level role is well suited to physicians seeking flexible contract engagements with meaningful impact on patient outcomes in the Kearney community.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders
• Perform and interpret endoscopic procedures and diagnostic studies as required
• Develop individualized treatment plans in coordination with patients and care teams
• Review laboratory results, imaging studies, and pathology reports to guide clinical decisions
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient documentation in accordance with practice standards
• Collaborate with primary care physicians, surgeons, and other specialists to ensure coordinated care
• Provide patient education on digestive health, treatment options, and preventive care
• Adhere to clinical guidelines, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in on-call coverage and manage urgent gastroenterology cases as needed
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff to support continuity of care

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
• Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology residency and fellowship program
• Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the State of Nebraska or eligibility to obtain one
• Current DEA registration and CPR/ACLS certification
• Strong proficiency in endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy and EGD
• Excellent clinical judgment, diagnostic reasoning, and patient communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to new clinical environments and electronic health record systems
• Preferred: Experience in locum tenens or contract-based practice settings
• Preferred: Familiarity with advanced GI therapeutics and hepatology

Schedule: 24-hour call, specific dates

Patient Volume: 6-8 per day with inpatient add ons

Duties: Inpatient consults, inpatient and outpatient endoscopies, and other procedures

Required Procedures: EGD, PEG tubes, colonoscopies, and ERCPs

Support Staff: APP

EMR: Epic

Must be board-certified or board-eligible

Additional Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and DEA

Paid travel & expenses