Gastroenterologist – Locum Tenens – Kingsport, TN | Heather Kylen, Sr. Recruiter – Aya Locums

Job description

New Gastroenterology locum opportunity in Tennessee offering 24-hour call coverage, ERCP cases, and a flexible schedule across two sister facilities. Full details are attached for easy review.
If you’re available for March and want a high-volume inpatient GI role with strong support, this is a great option.

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Highlights
• Location: Kingsport, TN (Ballad Health Float Pool)
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Start Date: 3/2/2026
• Schedule: 24-hour call coverage (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM next day)
• Coverage: Inpatient only; float between two facilities (HVMC & BRMC)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (ongoing)
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens (1099)
• Pay Range: $4,300–$4,800/day (call to discuss structure)
• Travel: All travel covered (airfare, lodging, rental car, mileage)

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Coverage Dates
Jan 5 (7am) - Jan 12 (7am)
Jan 19 (7am) - Jan 26 (7am)
Feb 2 (7am) - Feb 9 (7am)
Feb 16 (7am) - Feb 23 (7am)
Mar 2 (7am) - Mar 9 (7am)
Mar 16 (7am) - Mar 23 (7am)
Mar 30 (7am) - Apr 6 (7am)
Apr 13 (7am) - Apr 20 (7am)
April 27 (7am) - May 4 (7am)
May 11 (7am) - May 18 (7am)
May 25 (7am) - Jun 1 (7am)
Jun 8 (7am) - June 15 (7am)
Jun 22 (7am) - Jun 29 (7am)
Jul 6 (7am) - Jul 13 (7am)
Jul 20 (7am) - Jul 27 (7am)
Aug 3 (7am) - Aug 10 (7am)
Aug 17 (7am) - Aug 24 (7am)
Aug 31 (7am) - Sep 7 (7am)
Sep 14 (7am) - Sep 21 (7am)
Sep 28 (7am) - Oct 5 (7am)
Oct 12 (7am) - Oct 19 (7am)
Oct 26 (7am) - Nov 2 (7am)
Nov 9 (7am) - Nov 16 (7am)
Nov 23 (7am) - Nov 30 (7am)
Dec 7 (7am) - Dec 14 (7am)
Dec 21 (7am) - Dec 28 (7am)

BRMC
Jan 12 (7am) - Jan 19 (7am)
Feb 9 (7am) - Feb 16 (7am)
Mar 23 (7am) - Mar 30 (7am)
Apr 20 (7am) - Apr 27 (7am)
May 18 (7am) - May 25 (7am)
**future dates TBD**

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Case Mix
• General GI
• ERCP required
• Procedures in Endo Suite and Main OR
• Patient volume: ~8/day
• Ages: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

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Department Details
• Support staff: OR and Endo nurses
• EMR: Epic
• Trauma Level: III
• Credentialing timeframe: ~90 days

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Requirements
• Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Active TN license or IMLC (will license)
• ERCP experience required
• DEA
• BLS, ACLS
• Clean background

• 24-hour call coverage
• ERCP cases
• 13 weeks (ongoing) - Many Dates Available - Flexible