Location: Springfield, MA

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Friday 4:00 PM - Friday 4:00 PM (7-day on-call coverage, approx. 1:4 call structure; includes day and night responsibilities — carry beeper overnight; inpatient Floor/ED/ICU consults and endoscopies as needed)

Candidate Pay Rate: $277 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality inpatient gastroenterology consults in the floor, ED, and ICU — prioritize safe, timely care
• Perform required endoscopic procedures (colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, sigmoidoscopy) with technical skill and good judgment
• Manage therapeutic procedures such as variceal injection and banding, PEG placement, foreign body removal, and fulguration/cautery as needed
• Interpret esophageal manometry and perform esophageal dilatation when indicated
• Perform liver and small bowel biopsies and document findings accurately in the chart
• Document care thoroughly in EPIC and coordinate with the inpatient care team for smooth transitions
• Carry overnight beeper and respond to emergent consults, providing clear clinical decision-making and timely procedures

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with training in Gastroenterology (fellowship or equivalent experience)
• Board certified or eligible in Gastroenterology preferred
• Proven experience with endoscopic procedures listed in the role (colonoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, PEG placement, variceal therapy, foreign body removal, fulguration/cautery)
• Experience interpreting esophageal manometry and performing esophageal dilatation
• Comfortable providing inpatient consult coverage in Floor/ED/ICU settings and carrying overnight beeper
• Proficiency with EPIC for documentation
• Ability to complete credentialing and start mid-December 2025 (credentialing timeframe: mid to late December)
• Willingness to work a locum travel assignment and integrate with the existing 4-physician group

Education

• MD or DO
• Gastroenterology fellowship or equivalent specialty training

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong procedural endoscopy skills (diagnostic & therapeutic)
• Esophageal manometry interpretation and dilatation techniques
• Biopsy techniques for small bowel and liver
• Acute inpatient consult management in ED and ICU contexts
• Proficient use of EPIC for documentation and order entry
• Good communication and teamwork for multidisciplinary inpatient care
• Ability to triage and manage emergent GI issues efficiently

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy and comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and credentialing support so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Malpractice coverage and administrative support for locum coverage
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• CME allowance and professional development support to keep your skills sharp
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your expertise and work-life balance
• Dedicated locum coordinator to help with logistics, schedules, and local onboarding

Travel Perks: Explore Springfield, MA

Springfield, MA has more to offer than you might expect: explore the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, wander the Springfield Museums and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial, relax in Forest Park, or catch a show at local venues. For weekend escapes, enjoy family fun at Six Flags New England, try your luck or dining options around MGM Springfield, or head west for scenic hikes and the cultural offerings of the Berkshires. Charming New England towns, local craft breweries, and easy regional connections make for great off-duty adventures.

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