Locum Tenens Medicus Healthcare Solutions

What is Locum Tenens Gastroenterology?

"Locum tenens," a Latin phrase meaning "to hold the place of," plays a vital role in addressing healthcare staffing shortages across the nation. As a locum tenens gastroenterology physician, you step in temporarily to cover shifts at hospitals, clinics, private practices, and other healthcare facilities, guaranteeing uninterrupted access to essential gastroenterology services for patients and communities.

Due to an aging population and an increased need for GI care, the demand for gastroenterologists is projected to increase. Currently, there are approximately 20,830 people per active gastroenterologist, and by 2025, gastroenterology is projected to have a shortage of 1,630 physicians. By employing gastroenterology locums, healthcare facilities can ensure patients have access to continuous and timely GI care.

As shortages of gastroenterologists persist, it places a significant burden on the existing staff, resulting in increased workloads and heightened burnout rates. Last year, 64% of gastroenterologists reported being burnt out due to bureaucratic tasks, while 41% attributed their burnout to a lack of autonomy. Choosing locum tenens as a career path provides gastroenterologists with increased control over their schedules and mitigates the risk of burnout, all the while ensuring that patients receive the essential gastrointestinal care they require.

Why Work Locum Gastroenterology Jobs?

As a gastroenterology locum tenens physician, you can achieve an enhanced work-life balance. With GI locum tenens positions, you can choose your hours and assignment lengths, tailoring your professional life to your personal needs. This flexibility reduces burnout and gives you more control over your career.

The GI locum tenens lifestyle minimizes administrative burdens, allowing you to stay in control of your workload. Less paperwork and self-managed hours mean you can focus on GI patient care and enjoy your interests and hobbies. Being a locum gastroenterologist grants you the freedom to pursue passions outside work, thanks to increased career autonomy.

As a gastroenterology locum tenens, you have the freedom to choose where you work, from big cities to peaceful towns. If you have a passion for travel and a desire to make a difference in communities grappling with shortages of gastroenterologists, working locum tenens is an excellent way to seamlessly combine these interests. As an added perk, Medicus manages all the logistical details, enabling you to concentrate on providing patient care and discovering the nuances of the new state where you are practicing.

If you aim to maintain a balance between your professional and personal life, you'll find local locum tenens gastroenterology positions that enable you to strike a work-life balance and contribute to your nearby community.

Whether you're enticed by distant destinations or the comforts of home, gastroenterology locum tenens presents a variety of tailored opportunities to align with your lifestyle and career objectives, all while making a positive impact in underserved communities requiring GI services.

Embarking on gastroenterology locum tenens jobs not only offers the potential for substantial earnings but also contributes to addressing healthcare facility gaps across the nation. As a gastroenterology locum tenens physician, you can see higher hourly wages compared to your counterparts in permanent positions, driven predominantly by the escalating demand for gastroenterology services in specific regions, leading to an upward trajectory in compensation.

Furthermore, participating in locum gastroenterology jobs empowers you to make a meaningful difference in the healthcare sector. By filling crucial positions in hospitals and clinics, you play a pivotal role in enhancing access to gastroenterology services, positively impacting the overall healthcare landscape. This impact is particularly important in areas with staffing shortages or that lack adequate GI services. Gastroenterology locum tenens contribute to helping healthcare facilities operate smoothly and meet the demands for specialized GI care.

As a locum gastroenterologist, you have the chance to expand your clinical expertise and abilities beyond the offerings of permanent gastroenterology jobs. Operating in varied environments that might not be readily available in your local area allows you to enrich and diversify your skill set while getting exposure to different patient demographics.

Engaging in gastroenterology locum tenens jobs offers a distinctive prospect to partner with a diverse array of professionals throughout the country. Collaborating with seasoned gastroenterologists and establishing valuable networking relationships enables you to broaden your perspectives. This teamwork with fellow gastroenterology professionals not only widens your clinical understanding but also cultivates a robust and supportive professional network, contributing significantly to your professional advancement.

Learn about the impending gastroenterologist shortage

As the demand for gastroenterologists rises and the supply dwindles, driven by factors like an aging population and increased provider burnout, understanding the challenges ahead is critical.

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Why Work Gastroenterology Locum Tenens Jobs with Medicus?

By choosing Medicus as your trusted partner in the field of gastroenterology locum tenens, you gain access to a dedicated team of professionals who are deeply committed to assisting you in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the gastroenterology job market. Our services extend beyond the traditional offerings of locum tenens agencies, providing a wider array of career opportunities.

In addition to traditional GI locum tenens assignments, we present exclusive transition opportunities where you join a project team. When you join a Medicus Transition Program team, you step into a central role in orchestrating significant project launches. 

Whether you choose to work as a gastroenterology locum tenens physician on a full-time basis or alongside your permanent gastroenterology job, Medicus offers you the freedom to mold your career according to your personal preferences. Together, we empower you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, all while achieving the ideal balance between work and personal life and securing financial comfort.

Discover Several Reasons to Work Gastroenterology Locum Tenens Jobs With Medicus:

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  • You qualify to join the My Medicus Loyalty Program after completing your first shift.
  • Travel incentives and perks.
  • Customized health benefits alongside financial and legal support services.
  • Competitive compensation packages for gastroenterologists.
  • A committed locum tenens gastroenterologist recruitment specialist dedicated to your success.
  • Comprehensive coverage for medical malpractice.
  • An itinerary coordinator to handle all your locum gastroenterology travel arrangements.
  • Licensing specialist to manage license renewals and obtain new ones.
  • A point of contact for credentialing to streamline the process for locum tenens gastroenterologists and ensure you're ready to start working.
  • An individualized portal for tracking the details of your gastroenterology assignments from beginning to end.
  • Receive your payment by submitting your timesheets via the Medicus portal.
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Working Gastroenterology Locum Tenens with Medicus,
A Message from Our GI Locums:

Reliable Support and Proactive Assistance

"My Medicus recruiter has been very dependable and helpful whenever a problem arises. My dedicated recruiter is always proactive and calls me before my assignment to make sure that everything is good. It’s been a pleasure working with him and with Medicus!"

Dr. E, Gastroenterologist

Seamless First Locum Tenens Experience

"This was my first locum tenens experience, and it was absolutely flawless. All of my questions and concerns were addressed in a timely fashion, and I always felt comfortable with what was expected of me on a daily basis. I can’t say enough positive things about my recruiter; he is super organized and holds your hand through everything. I look forward to working alongside him and Medicus for a long time!"

Dr. R, Gastroenterologist

Reliable Support and Proactive Assistance

"My Medicus recruiter has been very dependable and helpful whenever a problem arises. My dedicated recruiter is always proactive and calls me before my assignment to make sure that everything is good. It’s been a pleasure working with him and with Medicus!"

Dr. E, Gastroenterologist

Seamless First Locum Tenens Experience

"This was my first locum tenens experience, and it was absolutely flawless. All of my questions and concerns were addressed in a timely fashion, and I always felt comfortable with what was expected of me on a daily basis. I can’t say enough positive things about my recruiter; he is super organized and holds your hand through everything. I look forward to working alongside him and Medicus for a long time!"

Dr. R, Gastroenterologist

Save the Date!

2025 Digestive Disease Week Annual Conference

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Join thousands of physicians, researchers, and industry partners to discover the latest findings and expert insights across gastroenterology, hepatology, GI endoscopy, gastrointestinal surgery, and more! Connect and discuss with colleagues the latest advancements and research in digestive health that refresh and expand your clinical skills and knowledge at the 2025 DDW annual conference in San Diego, CA!

  • Date: May 3-6, 2025
  • Location: San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Registration is not yet open; click here to learn more. 

We invite you to learn more about  DDW 2025 here!

While attending, be sure to stop by booth #5534 to speak with members of the Medicus Team! 

View our current Gastroenterology job openings

Locum Gastroenterology Coverage in Southern IL | General GI Procedures

  • Posted today
  • Illinois
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
A hospital in southern Illinois has an opening for a skilled Gastroenterologist to provide locum procedural coverage. Opening Overview: Monday-Friday, 7a-3:30p No call Daily Volume: 15-20 procedures per day Cases: General GI procedures EMR: Epic Must be board-certified Paid travel & expenses ...
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GI Hospitalist Opening in Indianapolis, IN

  • Posted today
  • Indiana
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with an established hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, with an opening for a Gastroenterologist to assist their team. Opportunity Details: GI Hospitalist Schedule: 10-12 hour day shifts Sporadic beeper night call shifts available No advanced procedures Level 1 Trauma...
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Locum Gastroenterology Coverage 30 Minutes from Boston, MA | Inpatient Only

  • Posted 3 days ago
  • New Hampshire
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a hospital 30 minutes from Boston, Massachusetts, with an opportunity for a Gastroenterologist to provide locum coverage. About the Opportunity: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7a-5p or 7:30a-5:30p No call or weekend shifts Setting: Inpatient Daily Volume: 4-8 new consults,...
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Gastroenterology Surgery Contract Assignment in Southeastern SD

  • Posted 7 days ago
  • South Dakota
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology, General Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a federal facility in southeastern South Dakota with a contract assignment for a Gastroenterology Surgeon to assist their team. Assignment Overview: Schedule: 8-hour day or night shifts Beeper call required Cases: General gastroenterology surgery Must be board-certified...
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GI Hospitalist Opening in Eastern Texas | 7 On/7 Off

  • Posted 8 days ago
  • Texas
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
Medicus has an ongoing locum opportunity for a GI Hospitalist to assist a medical center in eastern Texas. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 10-hour day shifts, 7 on/7 off No weekday call, overnight call Friday-Sunday Setting: Inpatient Daily Volume: 15-16 patients Cases: ERCP preferred Support...
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Locum Gastroenterologist Coverage in Eastern GA | 12-Hour Shifts

  • Posted 10 days ago
  • Georgia
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a facility in eastern Georgia that has an opening for a Gastroenterologist to assist their team. Opening Highlights: Schedule: Monday-Sunday, 7a-7p, specific dates No call required Daily Volume: 20-30 patients, 3-7 procedures Monday-Thursday Cases: Procedures, rounding,...
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Locum Gastroenterology Coverage in Southern IL

  • Posted 24 days ago
  • Illinois
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
A hospital in southern Illinois has an opening for a Gastroenterologist to provide locum coverage. Opening Overview: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts No call required Setting: Wednesday in surgery center, remaining days in hospital EMR: Epic Must be board-certified Paid travel & expenses
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Gastroenterology Opening in Northern IN | Call Required

  • Posted 25 days ago
  • Indiana
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a facility in northern Indiana with an opening for a skilled Gastroenterologist to assist their team. Opening Highlights: Schedule: 8-hour shifts, Monday-Sunday, 2 weeks per month Night call and 24-hour weekend call required Setting: Inpatient, outpatient clinic, and...
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Gastroenterology APP Locum Opportunity in Western NY | Outpatient Clinic

  • Posted 27 days ago
  • New York
  • Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a medical center in western New York that has an opportunity for a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum Gastroenterology coverage. Opportunity Details: Shift Times: 8a-5p Setting: Outpatient clinic Duties: Fielding appointments, covering...
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Locum Gastroenterology Opportunity in Northeastern IL | Outpatient Clinic

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Illinois
  • Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
  • Gastroenterology
  • Transitions
Medicus has partnered with an established clinic in northeastern Illinois that has an opportunity for a Gastroenterologist to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Highlights: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts No call required Setting: Outpatient clinic Patient Volume: 10-15 Cases: Scopes EMR:...
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Locum Gastroenterology Opportunity in Southern GA | 4 Procedure Days per Week

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Georgia
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
A hospital in southern Georgia has an opportunity for a Gastroenterologist to assist their team. Opportunity Overview: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p, 4 procedure days No call Setting: Outpatient Daily Volume: 12-15 procedures or 6-8 advanced procedures, 8 patients Must be board-certified Paid...
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24-Hour Gastroenterology Call Coverage in Southeastern VA

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Virginia
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a hospital in southeastern Virginia that has an opportunity for a Gastroenterologist to provide locum coverage. About the Opportunity: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, weekends and weekdays Setting: Inpatient 2 endo suites, lab and x-ray onsite Average Daily Volume: 10-15...
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Exclusive GI Hospitalist Locum Opportunity in Southern MT

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Montana
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Transitions
Medicus is proud to partner with a reputable facility in southern Montana with an exclusive opportunity for a GI Hospitalist to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 10-hour shifts Beeper call at night Setting: Inpatient Daily Volume: 20 patients and up to 12 scopes Patient...
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Locum IP Gastroenterology Opportunity in Central VA | Weekend Call

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Virginia
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in central Virginia with an opportunity for a skilled Gastroenterologist to assist their team with 24-hour weekend call. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 24-hour beeper call, Friday 5p-Monday 7a Level III Trauma Setting: Inpatient Daily Volumes: 8-12...
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Outpatient Gastroenterology Locum in Central VA

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Virginia
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
A leading facility in central Virginia has an opening for a skilled Gastroenterologist to provide locum outpatient coverage. Opening Highlights: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p 2-3 days in clinic, 2-3 days of endo No call required Level III Trauma Setting: Outpatient Daily Volumes: 20-25...
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Locum Gastroenterology Opportunity in Southwestern NH - Friday to Friday Call Coverage

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • New Hampshire
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a medical center in southwestern New Hampshire that has an opportunity for a dedicated Gastroenterologist to provide locum inpatient coverage. Opportunity Overview: Schedule: 24/7 call coverage, Friday 7:30a to following Friday 7:30a Call Rotation: 1:4, slow nights ...
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Gastroenterology Locum Opportunity in Northern NH | No Call

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • New Hampshire
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in northern New Hampshire that has an opportunity for a dedicated Gastroenterologist to provide locum coverage. About the Opportunity: Schedule: 8-hour shifts No call required Patient Volume: 15 per day, 15-17 procedures per day Setting: 100% outpatient ...
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Gastroenterology Locum Call Coverage in Northern VA | 7-Day Assignments

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Virginia
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a reputable hospital in northern Virginia that has an opening for a Gastroenterologist to assist their team. Opening Highlights: Schedule: 24-hour beeper call shifts, Monday 8a to the following Monday 8a, specific dates Callbacks: 3-5 per week Patient Volume: 5-10 per...
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Exclusive General GI Hospitalist Opening in Southern NJ

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • New Jersey
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Transitions
Medicus has partnered with a medical center in southern New Jersey with an exclusive opening for a General GI Hospitalist to provide ongoing locum coverage. Opening Details: Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8a-5p, 3-4 weeks per month Call Requirement: Friday 7a - Monday 7a, 24-hour beeper call Setting:...
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Advanced GI Locum Opening in Memphis, TN

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Tennessee
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Transitions
Medicus is partnering with a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, with an opening for a Gastroenterologist to assist their team. About the Opportunity: Advanced ED and hospitalist coverage Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7a-5p Weekend call shifts, 7a-7a APP support Cerner Must be board-certified Paid travel...
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Outpatient Gastroenterology Locum in New Mexico

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • New Mexico
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
A reputable hospital in northern New Mexico has an opening for a Gastroenterologist to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 8a-5p Clinic + call and procedures Cases: Sigmoidoscopies, colonoscopies, endoscopies, EGD's 4 physicians ERCP preferred, not required Must be...
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Gastroenterology Locum in Memphis, TN - No Call

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Tennessee
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Transitions
A hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, has an opening for a Gastroenterologist to provide locum coverage. Opening Details: Shift Information: 7a-5p Schedule: Monday-Friday No call Inpatient/ED consults & procedures, avg. 5 per day EMR: Epic Must be board-certified Paid travel & expenses If you are...
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GI Opportunity in Colorado - About an Hour from Denver

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Colorado
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterology
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a medical center in northern Colorado with an opening for a Gastroenterologist to assist their team. Opening Highlights: Schedule: 10 to 12-hour day shifts, specific dates Call required Daily Volume: 6-12 patients Must be board-certified Paid travel & lodging A-rated...
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