Gastroenterology Locum Tenens Physician

Gastroenterologist - Locum Tenens | 24-Hour Call, Clinic & Procedures

Potsdam, New York | December 2026 Start | 26-Week Opportunity

HPA Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist for a locum tenens opportunity in Potsdam, New York.

The assignment combines 24-hour call coverage with outpatient gastroenterology, endoscopic procedures, and inpatient consultations. Full-week coverage is preferred, but consecutive coverage blocks may be considered.

Assignment Highlights

• Pay Ranking: High / Competitive

• Weekday 24-Hour Pay: $4,000/day

• Weekend 24-Hour Pay: $3,250/day

• Additional Callback: $400/hour after included hours

• Weekday Included Hours: First 8 hours of patient contact included in each weekday 24-hour payment

• Weekend Gratis Requirement: First 4 callback hours included in each weekend 24-hour payment

• Start Date: December 7, 2026

• Duration: 26 weeks

• Coverage: 24-hour call, Monday-Sunday

• Schedule: Full weeks or consecutive blocks preferred

• Office Hours: 8 AM-4 PM

• Procedure Hours: 7:30 AM-3:30 PM

• Procedure Days: Typically no more than 2 per week

• Patient Volume: Approximately 15-20 patients daily

• EMR: Epic

• Required Procedures: EGD, colonoscopy, PEG placement, esophageal dilation

• ERCP/EUS: Not required

• Travel & Lodging: Provided within client guidelines

• Credentialing: Urgent privileges may be available

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient gastroenterology consultations and follow-up care.

• Perform upper and lower endoscopy procedures.

• Perform PEG tube placement and esophageal dilation.

• Evaluate and manage inpatient GI consultations as requested.

• Manage acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions.

• Participate in 24-hour call coverage.

• Complete accurate documentation using Epic.

• Collaborate with anesthesia, nursing, and other clinical professionals.

Qualifications

• MD or DO.

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology.

• Active New York medical license in hand.

• Minimum two years of recent experience.

• Epic experience required.

• BLS and ACLS certification through accepted AHA or RQI programs.

• Competency in upper and lower endoscopy, PEG placement, and esophageal dilation.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to commit to full weeks or multiple consecutive coverage days.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive daily compensation.

• Additional earning potential from callback.

• Flexible consecutive-block scheduling.

• Anesthesia support for procedures.

• No ERCP or EUS requirement.

• Long-term locum tenens opportunity.

• Travel and lodging assistance.

Interested?

Contact HPA Healthcare with your availability, current CV, and New York licensure information.

HPA Healthcare
https://hpa-healthcare.com