Gastroenterology Physician

Locums - Potsdam, New York Gastroenterology Opportunity

Clinical Role RecruitWell is seeking a Board Certified Gastroenterologist for a 26-week locums opportunity in Potsdam, New York. This assignment includes 24-hour call coverage with weekday office and procedural responsibilities. Full-week availability is strongly preferred, with providers encouraged to work as many consecutive days as possible.

Assignment Details

• Start date: December 7, 2026

• Assignment duration: 26 weeks

• Full availability Monday-Sunday preferred

• Full weeks preferred, or as many consecutive days as possible

• 24-hour call coverage

• Monday-Friday call includes office and procedural responsibilities

• Office hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Procedure hours: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

• Typically no more than 2 procedure days per week

• Office and procedure days vary based on availability

• Weekday 24-hour coverage includes up to 8 hours of patient contact

• Patient contact includes procedures and in-person consultations

• Time beyond 8 hours is considered callback

• Weekend coverage consists of 24-hour call

• Weekend call includes up to 4 hours of gratis patient care

• Callback applies when the provider is called back into the hospital

• Providers should not round unless specifically requested

Position Highlights

• Mix of Gastroenterology clinic, procedures, and call coverage

• Adult patient population

• Approximately 15-20 patients

• Upper and lower endoscopy required

• EGD performed on site

• ERCP and EUS are referred out

• Anesthesia support available for procedures

• Urgent privileges may be utilized if needed

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage adult Gastroenterology patients

• Perform outpatient and hospital-based consultations

• Conduct diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures

• Manage acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions

• Complete appropriate clinical documentation

• Coordinate care with supporting clinical staff

• Provide call coverage and respond to hospital callbacks as required

• Round only when specifically requested

Procedures & Skills

• PEG tube placement required

• Esophageal dilation required

• Upper endoscopy required

• Lower endoscopy required

• EGD required

• ERCP and EUS are referred to another provider/facility

Support & Technology

• 1 Gastroenterology provider

• 1 Nurse Practitioner

• 1 LPN

• Anesthesia support for each procedure

• Automated medication dispensing: Pyxis

• EMR: Epic

• Epic experience required

Requirements

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology required

• Active New York medical license required

• AHA BLS required

• AHA ACLS required

• Minimum 2 years of Gastroenterology experience within the last 2 years required

• Epic experience required

• Residents and fellows will not be considered

• Candidates with malpractice history will not be accepted

Credentialing

• Urgent privileges may be used if needed

• Active New York license required

Organization & Team

• Adult Gastroenterology practice

• Patients may present with a broad range of acute medical and GI conditions

• Collaborative support from NP, LPN, and anesthesia teams

• Combination of office, procedural, and hospital call responsibilities

About Potsdam, New York Location & Access: Potsdam is located in northern New York's St. Lawrence County, near the Canadian border and within driving distance of the Adirondack Mountains and communities along the St. Lawrence River.

Lifestyle & Community: The area offers a small-town atmosphere with a strong academic presence, local restaurants, community events, and a relaxed pace of life.

Outdoor Recreation: Northern New York provides abundant opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, skiing, snowshoeing, and exploring the Adirondacks.

Attractions: Potsdam is home to several colleges and universities and offers convenient access to scenic rivers, lakes, state parks, and surrounding North Country communities.

Quality of Life: The region offers a quieter lifestyle, natural surroundings, and easy access to year-round outdoor recreation.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness