Gastroenterology Physician

Locums - Fort Myers, Florida Gastroenterologist Opening

Clinical Role

Join an established Gastroenterology service in Fort Myers, Florida, providing inpatient and outpatient coverage across multiple locations. This opportunity includes scheduled inpatient coverage with the possibility of ongoing assignments.

The provider will round on GI consultations and follow-up patients, perform GI procedures as needed, and participate in call coverage. Providers must be willing to cover both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.

Assignment Details

Start Dates:

October 2026 Coverage:

• Monday, October 12, 2026
• Tuesday, October 13, 2026
• Wednesday, October 14, 2026
• Thursday, October 15, 2026
• Friday, October 16, 2026
• Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Sunday, October 18, 2026

December 2026 Coverage:

• Monday, December 28, 2026
• Tuesday, December 29, 2026
• Wednesday, December 30, 2026
• Thursday, December 31, 2026

January 2027 Coverage:

• Friday, January 1, 2027
• Saturday, January 2, 2027
• Sunday, January 3, 2027
• Monday, January 4, 2027
• Tuesday, January 5, 2027
• Wednesday, January 6, 2027
• Thursday, January 7, 2027
• Tuesday, January 12, 2027
• Wednesday, January 13, 2027
• Thursday, January 14, 2027
• Friday, January 15, 2027
• Saturday, January 16, 2027
• Sunday, January 17, 2027
• Monday, January 18, 2027
• Tuesday, January 19, 2027
• Wednesday, January 20, 2027
• Thursday, January 21, 2027

Contract Length:

Possibility of ongoing coverage

Schedule:

• Inpatient hours: 7:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Hours may extend beyond 3:30 PM depending on demand
• Onsite coverage
• Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
• Call coverage varies by location
• Call may be every night or every other night depending on location

Coverage Model:

• Inpatient coverage
• Outpatient coverage
• Providers must be open to covering both settings
• Inpatient locations vary
• Outpatient needs will be provided later
• Support staff available

Position Highlights

• October 12-18, 2026 coverage
• December 28-31, 2026 coverage
• January 1-7, 2027 coverage
• January 12-21, 2027 coverage
• Possibility of ongoing coverage
• Inpatient hours 7:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Longer hours may be required based on demand
• Inpatient locations vary
• Call frequency varies by location
• Call may be nightly or every other night
• 8-12 GI consultations per day
• 2-8 GI procedures per day
• GI endoscopic procedures required
• Colonoscopy and endoscopy
• Inpatient EUS preferred but not required
• ERCP preferred but not required
• Fully staffed surgical suites
• Anesthesiologists participate in all procedures
• Support staff available
• Inpatient and outpatient coverage required
• Board Certification required

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

Hospital

Inpatient

Outpatient

Fully staffed surgical suites

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite Gastroenterology coverage
• Round on GI consultations
• Round on follow-up patients
• Evaluate and manage inpatient GI patients
• Perform GI procedures as needed
• Perform colonoscopies
• Perform endoscopic procedures
• Perform inpatient EUS when qualified
• Perform ERCP when qualified
• Provide inpatient and outpatient coverage
• Coordinate patient care with the hospital and surgical teams
• Communicate with anesthesia and other healthcare providers
• Document patient care appropriately

Patient Volume

• Approximately 8-12 GI consultations per day
• Approximately 2-8 GI procedures per day
• Daily volume varies based on demand

Procedures

Required/Preferred Procedures:

• GI endoscopic procedures
• Colonoscopy
• Upper endoscopy
• Inpatient EUS - Preferred, not required
• ERCP - Preferred, not required

Call Responsibilities

Call Type:

Inpatient call

Call Frequency:

Call frequency varies based on the assigned location.

• May be every night
• May be every other night
• Frequency is dependent on location

Call Scope:

• Inpatient GI consultations
• GI emergencies
• Urgent GI procedures
• Inpatient patient management
• Follow-up care

Support & Team

The provider will work with available support staff and fully staffed surgical suites. Anesthesiologists participate in all procedures.

Requirements

• Board Certified Gastroenterologist - Required
• Ability to perform GI endoscopic procedures
• Ability to provide inpatient coverage
• Willingness to provide outpatient coverage
• Ability to participate in variable inpatient call
• Ability to manage GI consultations and follow-up patients
• Ability to perform colonoscopy and endoscopy

Credentialing

Board Certification is required.

Please inquire for current credentialing timeline and requirements for the assigned facility/location.

EMR System:

Not provided

Organization & Team

• Established Gastroenterology service
• Inpatient and outpatient coverage
• Multiple inpatient locations
• Support staff available
• Fully staffed surgical suites
• Anesthesiologists participate in all procedures
• GI consultations and follow-up care
• Approximately 8-12 consults per day
• Approximately 2-8 procedures per day
• Variable call coverage
• Possibility of ongoing coverage

About Fort Myers, Florida

Location & Access: Fort Myers is located along Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast and offers convenient access to Southwest Florida International Airport, nearby coastal communities, and the region's beaches and islands.

Lifestyle & Community: Fort Myers offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with restaurants, shopping, historic neighborhoods, arts, entertainment, and year-round community activities.

Outdoor Recreation: The area provides abundant opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, cycling, golfing, and enjoying Southwest Florida's beaches and waterways.

Attractions: Popular area attractions include the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, historic downtown Fort Myers, nearby Sanibel and Captiva Islands, and the many beaches and nature preserves throughout Southwest Florida.

Quality of Life: Fort Myers combines warm weather, coastal recreation, and a growing community with easy access to the broader Southwest Florida region, making it an attractive location for a temporary or extended locum assignment.

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