Gastroenterology Physician

Gastroenterology Physician â€" Locum Tenens Opportunity

Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Opportunity Overview

An excellent opportunity is available for a Board-Certified Gastroenterology Physician to provide outpatient locum tenens coverage in North Dakota. This position offers multiple coverage blocks throughout 2027, a consistent weekday schedule, no call responsibilities, and a dedicated procedural support team.

Physicians will focus primarily on outpatient colonoscopies and upper endoscopies in a well-supported clinical environment.

Position Highlights

• Specialty: Gastroenterology

• Practice Setting: Outpatient GI Center

• Schedule: Mondayâ€"Friday, 8-hour shifts

• Hours: Approximately 7:30 AMâ€"4:30 PM, including time for charting

• Lunch: 30-minute break

• Call: None

• Patient Volume: Approximately 14â€"16 procedures per day

• Coverage: Multiple dates available from January through December 2027

• Clinical Support: Dedicated CRNA, RN in each procedure room, and procedural technician

• Work Environment: Other physicians are typically present onsite

Available Coverage Dates â€" 2027

January

• January 4â€"8

• January 18â€"22

• January 25â€"29

February

• February 1â€"5

• February 8â€"12

March

• March 1â€"5

• March 22â€"26

• March 29â€"31

April

• April 1â€"2

• April 5â€"9

• April 19â€"23

• April 26â€"30

May

• May 3â€"7

• May 17â€"21

June

• June 28â€"30

July

• July 19â€"23

• July 26â€"30

August

• August 9â€"13

• August 23â€"27

September

• September 8â€"10

• September 13â€"17

• September 20â€"24

October

• October 18â€"22

• October 25â€"29

November

• November 29â€"30

December

• December 1â€"3

• December 20â€"23

• December 27â€"30

Multiple coverage blocks are available. Specific dates are subject to confirmation.

Clinical Responsibilities

The physician will provide outpatient gastroenterology services, primarily performing colonoscopies and EGDs.

Required Procedural Skills Include:

• Colonoscopy with biopsy and polyp excision

• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with biopsy

• Upper GI foreign body removal

• Fulguration/cauterization of bleeding lesions

• Injection of esophageal varices

• Esophageal dilation and manometry

• Small bowel biopsy

• Lower GI endoscopy

• Flexible sigmoidoscopy

Provider Requirements

• Board-certified in Gastroenterology

• Active North Dakota medical license

• IMLC physicians accepted, subject to applicable licensing requirements

• Experience and proficiency in outpatient colonoscopy and EGD procedures

• Ability to manage approximately 14â€"16 procedures per day

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Consistent Mondayâ€"Friday schedule

• No call or overnight responsibilities

• Multiple coverage opportunities throughout 2027

• Dedicated procedural support staff

• Collaborative environment with other physicians typically onsite

• Outpatient-focused practice with a predictable daily schedule

Interested in learning more? Qualified Gastroenterology Physicians are encouraged to inquire about available coverage blocks and discuss which dates best fit their schedules.