Gastroenterologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job ID: L-MD-95065
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI
  
• Service Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical only
  
• Coverage Period: Nov 01, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
  
  • Open to a week on/week off
    
  • Prefer 1 day in clinic & 4 procedure days; flexible.
    
• Required to Supervise APPs? Yes
  
• Other Info: ERCP and EUS NOT required; NOT performed at this facility.
  
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Ave. Daily Volume: Varies (approx. 10-14 procedures per day; 28-30 inpatient census; 3-4 in ICU/IMCU)
  
• Admissions Required: Yes
• Rounding: Both assigned & unassigned
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR: Epic
  
• Support Staff: RN: 1, MA: 1, PA/NP: 1, Office Staff: 1
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  • Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, with foreign body removal, with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), With injection of varices)
    
  • ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) (Diagnostic, Therapeutic)
    
  • With PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy)
    
  • Esophageal dilatation/manometry
    
  • Esophageal manometry interpretation
    
  • Small Bowel biopsy
    
  • Lower GI endoscopy
    
  • Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible, Rigid)
    
  • Colonoscopy (with biopsy, with excision of polyp)
    
  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
    
  • Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube
    
• Preferred
  • Liver biopsy

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC
  
• Licenses: Active WI license or willing to obtain
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  
• Fellowship: Required
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinic consultations and follow-up for gastroenterology patients.
  
• Perform scheduled endoscopic procedures including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy.
  
• Manage inpatient census of 28-30 patients, including rounding and ICU/IMCU consults.
  
• Collaborate with APC support staff in clinic and endoscopy teams.
  
• Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and order entry.