About this opportunity
VieMed Healthcare Staffing lists this Gastroenterology Physician opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Locum Physician - Gastroenterology in Lakewood, CO
Why apply now?
Join a leading facility in Lakewood, CO, providing top-tier GI care with flexible schedule options, competitive pay, and immediate start dates. Perfect for experienced Gastroenterologists seeking ongoing coverage, with a strong support team and top-rated hospital environment. Enjoy a dynamic inpatient setting with diverse case volume and excellent scheduling flexibility into 2025.
Quick FactsLocation: 11600 West 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228
Start Date: 12/08/2025
End Date/Duration: Ongoing through early 2025 with extensions
Shift: 24-hour call (7 am 7 am)
Hours/week: 5-7 days per month (ongoing into 2025)
Employment Type: Locum / Temporary
License/Certs: Colorado medical license, Board Certified/Gastroenterology
Experience: 3+ years of GI practice preferred
Pay & BenefitsHourly Pay Rate: To be discussed upon application
Additional Pay & Benefits: Orientation: $262.50 (half-hourly rate) after 8 hours
On-call (per 24 hrs): $5,200 or less, includes 8 hours free
Holiday Call Rate (per 24 hrs): $7,800, includes 8 hours free
Call back (per patient contact hour): $525 or less, prorated if applicable
Holiday call back: $787.50
Pay package discussed upon application
Additional benefits will be discussed during interview
What You ll DoProvide inpatient Gastroenterology care, including ERCP, EUS, Endoscopy, and GI bleed management
Evaluate and treat a broad range of GI problems for adult and geriatric patients
Collaborate with hospital staff and support trauma and hospitalist teams
Perform scopes, assessments, and consults as required
Manage acute cases, including GI bleed and other emergency scenarios
Document procedures accurately using EPIC EMR system
What You NeedActive Colorado medical license and DEA
Board Certified or eligible in Gastroenterology
Minimum 3+ years of experience in GI procedures and general GI care
Proficiency in ERCP, EUS, Endoscopy, and GI emergencies
Ability to work 24/7 call shifts and adapt to facility requirements
About the Assignment
This assignment is at a level 1 Trauma hospital in Lakewood, CO, providing urgent GI coverage needed for gaps in staffing. The facility supports adult and geriatric patients with a busy inpatient GI service, including scopes, ERCP, and emergency assessments. No advanced support staff on-site; providers must be self-sufficient and familiar with EPIC EMR. The hospital emphasizes comprehensive care with a focus on acute GI cases, trauma, and emergency response.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply
Who can apply
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