Locum Physician - Gastroenterology – Petoskey, MI
Are you a skilled Gastroenterologist seeking flexible locum opportunities? Join a leading facility in Petoskey, Michigan, offering a competitive pay package, a manageable schedule, and the support of a dedicated team. Enjoy a varied outpatient and inpatient caseload, with 24-hour weekend call coverage, starting March 1, 2026.
Quick Facts:- Location: 560 West Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
- Start Date: 03/01/2026
- End Date: Ongoing/As Needed
- Shift: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM; 24-hour weekend call (no weekday night call)
- Hours/Week: ~40 hours
- Employment Type: Locum Tenens
- Certifications: Valid Michigan medical license, BC/BE in Gastroenterology, ERCP certification REQUIRED
- Experience: At least 2+ years in GI practice, proficiency in endoscopy and ERCP
Pay & Benefits:- Hourly Rate: To be discussed (per hour worked from 7 AM to 5 PM)
- Orientation Rate: Half of the hourly rate for training and onboarding
- Weekend & Holiday Pay: 1.5x pay for holidays; 4 hours of 24-hour weekend call compensation included
- Benefits: Competitive hourly pay, weekly direct deposit, comprehensive medical benefits, Paid sick time, Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements where applicable, Robust referral bonus, 24/7 support team
Expenses covered by the client will not exceed the limits outlined in the Travel & Expense policy.
What You’ll Do:- Perform outpatient and inpatient GI procedures, including endoscopies and ERCPs
- Provide consults and patient management within clinic and hospital settings
- Support hospital staff with complex GI cases
- Collaborate with onsite physicians, APPs, and laboratory teams
- Document procedures and patient interactions using Cerner EMR
- Assist in scheduled outpatient clinics and emergency procedures as needed
- Maintain high standards of patient care and safety
What You Need:Required:- Michigan medical license in good standing
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
- ERCP certification
- 2+ years of clinical GI experience
- Strong procedural skills in endoscopy and ERCP
Preferred:- Prior locum experience
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and patient management skills
About the Assignment:This assignment is with a leading facility in Petoskey, Michigan, providing comprehensive GI services in a hospital setting. The role involves outpatient and inpatient scope coverage, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, including ERCPs, with a supportive team onsite. Flexibility, professionalism, and dedication to exceptional patient care are highly valued.
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