Gastroenterology Physician

  • 365 Healthcare
  • Athens, Georgia
  • Full Time
LOCUM Gastroenterologist Athens, Georgia

24-Hour Call Coverage Inpatient GI Only Holiday Week Opportunity

365 Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist for a locum opportunity in Athens, Georgia. This assignment offers 24-hour hospital-based GI call coverage focused on inpatient rounding, procedures, and consultative services with no clinic responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for providers seeking concentrated inpatient coverage with future pool opportunities for ongoing shifts.

Schedule Model

24-hour call coverage
7:00 AM 7:00 AM
Includes inpatient rounding
Weekend coverage included as part of schedule
No outpatient clinic coverage

Coverage Needed

December 21, :00 AM through December 28, :00 AM
Opportunity to join ongoing PRN coverage pool for future dates

Practice Overview

Hospital-based Gastroenterology coverage
196-bed acute care hospital
Inpatient consultative service only
EMR: Epic
Adult inpatient population

Team Structure

Support from 5 local Gastroenterologists
Handoff model for continuity of care
Collaborative hospital-based specialty support

Clinical Responsibilities

Round on existing GI inpatients
Perform procedures as clinically indicated
Evaluate new ED consults
Evaluate new inpatient consults
Manage acute GI admissions and hospital follow-up needs
Handoff patients back to local GI team after coverage block

Clinical Scope

Bread-and-butter Gastroenterology
General inpatient GI consults
Endoscopic procedures as needed
ERCP preferred (especially for those with prior privileges)

Practice Environment

Structured handoff coverage model
Focused inpatient-only assignment
No clinic burden
Holiday premium scheduling opportunity
Potential for future ongoing shifts

Qualifications

Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Active Georgia license at submission
Georgia DEA / CSR
BLS and ACLS certifications
Clean malpractice and background history
Must note availability at presentation
Local provider required (no flights)

Why Partner with 365 Healthcare

Dedicated specialty-specific consultants
24/7 award-winning service
NALTO Member
Competitive compensation
A-rated malpractice coverage
Paid travel and housing

Take the Next Step

GI locum opportunities with 24-hour inpatient call coverage and future recurring shifts are highly sought after.

Apply today and connect with 365 Healthcare to discuss your availability and rate.

Job ID: 522549250
Originally Posted on: 5/27/2026

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