Locums APP Gastroenterology Opportunity in Tennessee – ERCP Required | APP Support | Low Call Volume

Job description

Coverage Details

Coverage spans two facilities each week
Schedule: Monday 7:00 AM – Monday 7:00 AM
24-hour call coverage required during assignment week
APP support handles the majority of first-call responsibilities during weekdays and after hours
Weekend APP support available approximately 7:00 AM – Noon
Weekend and overnight call volume is generally low

Practice Setting

Hospital-based GI coverage
Endoscopy Suite and Main OR coverage
EMR: Epic (preferred experience)

Clinical Responsibilities

General Gastroenterology coverage
ERCP procedures required
Manage inpatient consults and GI procedures
Work collaboratively with dedicated APP and nursing teams
Average procedural volume: 5–6 procedures per day during call coverage

Facility Details

Two hospital locations with bed capacities of approximately 345–348 beds
Adult patient population with occasional adolescent cases

Support Structure

Dedicated APP support working Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
In-house Endoscopy and OR nursing support
APP serves as primary first call for many daytime and after-hours needs

Requirements

Board Certified Gastroenterologist required
ERCP experience required
Tennessee license or IMLC required prior to confirmation
Tennessee DEA required
ACLS and BLS required
Strong experience in General GI and ERCP procedures required
Clean background and malpractice history preferred for expedited privileging

Credentialing

Estimated privileging timeframe: 60–90 days

Additional Highlights

Strong APP support structure significantly reduces overnight burden
Collaborative procedural environment using Olympus equipment
Balanced mix of consultative and procedural GI work
Ongoing coverage opportunity with recurring scheduling potential