Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Lakewood, Colorado

Job description

About the facility

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.

About the facility location

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

About the clinician's workday

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.

Additional job details

• 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

Your dedicated recruiter

Lauren Clark

Call / Text: (678) 690-7570
Email: lclark@locumtenens.com

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