Locum Tenens Gastroenterologist — Columbia, SC (13-Week, Inpatient/Outpatient; Epic, Procedures Covered)

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Join a Columbia, SC team as a locum tenens gastroenterology provider covering both inpatient and outpatient services for a 13-week assignment starting May 4, 2026. This is clinical-only coverage Monday through Friday, with 10-hour shifts (7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.). You’ll split time between the outpatient endoscopy suite and hospital duties—expect outpatient procedures in the morning and inpatient rounding/procedures in the late afternoon.

Schedule and coverage highlights

• Assignment: May 4, 2026 start, 13 weeks total
• Typical shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (10-hour shifts)
• Provider coverage pattern: staffing varies week to week (examples include 2–3 GI providers across specific weeks in May and June)

Patient mix and clinical volume

• Adults only
• Average daily patient volume: ~35 patients
• Procedures: ~23 procedures per week
• Case mix: general gastroenterology—upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and consultative inpatient services (no ERCP or EUS required)
• Admissions and consults: hospital consults as needed; phone consults expected
• Rounding: inpatient rounding/procedures typically 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Facility and support

• EMR: Epic
• Resources: outpatient endoscopy suite plus hospital-based GI resources and multispecialty backup
• Support staff: endoscopy and hospital GI team support available
• Reason for coverage: supplemental

Privileges, credentialing, and compliance

• Hospital privileges required
• Credentialing timeline: approximately 60–90 days with clean background
• Malpractice: covered by the facility; travel is billable

Required procedures and responsibilities

• Perform upper endoscopy and colonoscopy
• Provide inpatient gastroenterology consults and rounding
• Float between outpatient endoscopy center and hospital as needed
• Document all encounters accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• Active South Carolina medical license required
• Board certified in Gastroenterology
• Active DEA registration
• ACLS and BLS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of gastroenterology experience
• Clean background, name clear, and NPI required

Compensation & benefits

• Travel and lodging: all travel billable
• Malpractice insurance: provided

If you meet the qualifications and are available for a May 4 start, this role offers a balanced mix of outpatient procedures and inpatient consult work with robust local support.