🩺 Locum Gastroenterologist – Bismarck, North Dakota

We are seeking a Board Certified Gastroenterologist for a locum opportunity in Bismarck, North Dakota . This assignment focuses on hospital coverage, procedures, and call, with the opportunity to work independently in a supportive hospital setting. 📍 Location Bismarck 🏥 Position Overview Specialty: Gastroenterology Position Type: Locum Tenens Practice Setting: Hospital-based coverage (no clinic) Coverage Dates: Nov 23 – Nov 30 (morning) Dec 23 – Jan 4 (morning) Schedule: 24-hour call with hospital rounding Daily in-house coverage for approximately 8 hours for procedures and rounding Locum provider will work independently (solo coverage) 👩‍⚕️ Clinical Responsibilities Inpatient GI consultations Endoscopic procedures Management of hospitalized GI patients Daily rounding on consultative service 📊 Typical Volumes Scopes per day: 1–2 ERCP cases: 1–2 per week New consults per day: 1–2 Daily rounding census: 5–6 patients 🔬 Required Procedures Colonoscopy Biopsy Polypectomy Proctoscopy / Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Hemorrhoidal Banding Upper GI Endoscopy PEG placement Esophageal Variceal Banding Acute GI bleed management Dilation ⭐ Highly Preferred ERCP experience (strongly preferred) 🖥 Practice Environment EMR: Epic Endoscopy team support with RNs and CRNAs No NP/PA supervision required Hospital-based call coverage only ⏱ Credentialing Estimated timeframe: 60–90 days ✅ Requirements Board Certified in Gastroenterology State license (or ability to obtain / IMLC considered) BLS & DEA required Clean malpractice history preferred NPDB Self-Query required at submission Case logs required for review ✨ Highlights Independent GI coverage opportunity Balanced procedural and consultative workload Opportunity to maintain ERCP proficiency Supportive hospital endoscopy staff