Title: MD
Dates Needed: June 2026 - Ongoing
Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: Yes
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility The facility is a short-term acute care hospital with over 600 beds seeking gastroenterology coverage. The hospital provides comprehensive medical services and maintains a significant inpatient census requiring specialized gastroenterology consultation and procedural services. About the Facility Location The facility is located in Des Moines, where you can enjoy a vibrant downtown, great local breweries, and beautiful riverfront trails. About the Clinician's Workday The gastroenterologist will provide comprehensive hospital-based coverage including 24-hour call responsibilities from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. Daily responsibilities include managing 10-12 inpatients with advanced practice provider support for rounding activities. The clinician must perform specialized procedures including ERCP and EUS, while providing consultation services for hospitalized patients requiring gastroenterology expertise. Board certification is required for this position.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 10-12 PPD
Support Staff: Advanced practice providers assist with patient rounding, along with nursing staff and administrative support
Patient Population: Adults
Call Ratio/Schedule: 24hr call
Location Type: On-Site
Government: No
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