Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Consulting, Electronic Medical Records, Endoscopy, Epic Systems, Gastroenterology, Health Plan, Medical Record System, Medical Treatment, Nursing, On Call, Patient Care, Reimbursement, Team Player, Telephone Skills, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Gastroenterology Physician – Kingsport, TN | Endoscopy & ERCP Specialist
Join a leading facility in Kingsport, Tennessee, as a dedicated Gastroenterology Physician. Enjoy a flexible schedule with day and night coverage, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a well-equipped facility, starting August 1, 2026.
Quick Facts:
- Location: Kingsport, TN
- Start Date: 08/01/2026
- End Date: 07/29/2028
- Shift: 24-hour day shift (Monday 7:00 AM – Monday 7:00 AM) with weekend call coverage
- Hours/week: Approximately 40+ hours, including on-call responsibilities
- Employment Type: Contract
- License/Certs: TN License or IMLC, Board Certified GI, ACLS, BLS, TN DEA
- Experience: Extensive experience in general GI and ERCP procedures required
Pay & Benefits:
- Hourly Rate: $4290.00 (per 24-hour shift)
- Pay Package: $5,500 per 24-hour shift, $550/hr for callback
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What You’ll Do:
- Provide specialized GI care, including all general GI and ERCP procedures
- Support OR and in-house endoscopy nurses in a busy endoscopy suite
- Perform approximately 7-8 procedures daily, including EUS and ERCP
- Support patient consultations and assist with rounding as needed
- Cover call duties, including night beeper and weekend call, mostly via remote consults
- Utilize Olympus equipment and EPIC electronic health records
- Flexibility around scheduling and procedures to meet patient needs
What You Need:
- Required:
- TN License or IMLC recognition
- Board Certification in Gastroenterology
- Experience with ERCP procedures
- ACLS and BLS certifications
- TN DEA license
- Preferred:
- CSR Certification
- Experience with EPIC EMR system
About the Assignment:
This assignment involves working at a well-established facility in Kingsport, Tennessee, supporting the endoscopy department with adult patient care, procedures, and call coverage. The facility maintains a lively yet collaborative environment that values experience and flexibility. The scheduled start is August 1, 2026, with an expected privileging timeframe of 60-90 days upon background clearance.
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