Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Gastroenterology in Lakewood, CO

Doctor of Medicine | Gastroenterology
Location: Lakewood, CO
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Gastroenterology MD in Lakewood, Colorado, 80214!

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-212522-MD-CO
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: June - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient; Clinic
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

The hospital operates as a premier full-service acute care hospital and Level I Trauma Center serving as a major referral center for the Rocky Mountain region. This 237-bed facility specializes in cardiovascular, stroke, oncology, and emergency care with a focus on advanced robotic surgery and comprehensive medical services.

Lakewood, Colorado, is a vibrant, populous city (roughly 156,000 residents) nestled against the Rocky Mountain foothills just west of Denver. Known for its "urban suburban" feel, it offers easy access to Denver via light rail while boasting immediate access to hiking at Red Rocks and Green Mountain, over 80 parks, and the Belmar shopping district

The gastroenterologist will provide comprehensive inpatient and clinic gastroenterology services during day shifts with call coverage responsibilities. The clinician will perform specialized procedures including scoping, ERCP, EUS, and endoscopy while managing GI bleed cases and conducting evaluations of GI problems. The position requires board certification and involves coordinating care with hospital staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes during the assignment period.

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: none
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: Average callback hours: Weekday: 11.63 hours; Weekend: 10.38 hours
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No

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• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details

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3. Prevent professional fatigue by changing environments regularly, avoiding the monotony of routine practice.
4. Transition between full-time, part-time, or locum roles as your personal or professional circumstances evolve, maintaining career fluidity and adaptability.
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