Gastroenterologist
Location: Jackson, MI
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Mondays and Fridays, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Day shift)
Hours per Week: 40
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
- Perform high-quality endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP and advanced GI interventions
- Provide outpatient digestive health care at the Henry Ford Jackson Outpatient Digestive Health Center
- Manage hospital-based patients with an expected hospital census (approximately 14 patients/day)
- Document all patient encounters and procedures accurately in Epic to ensure seamless care
- Collaborate with a team of physicians and dedicated clinical staff to deliver patient-centered care
- Maintain compliance with credentialing, institutional policies, and quality standards
Qualifications
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Gastroenterology
- Demonstrated experience performing colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP and advanced GI procedures
- Comfortable practicing in both outpatient and hospital-based settings
- Familiarity with Epic EMR (explicitly used at this site)
- Local candidates preferred (provider must be local; only mileage reimbursed)
- Ability to complete credentialing within the noted 90–120 day timeframe
Education
- MD or DO
- Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship
Knowledge & Skills
- Proven skills in endoscopic procedures and advanced GI interventions
- Strong clinical judgment for both outpatient digestive health and hospital-based care
- Efficient procedural time management (30-minute colonoscopies and EGDs; 60-minute doubles)
- Excellent communication and coordination with clinical staff
- Familiarity with Epic for charting and order entry
- Understanding of credentialing processes and institutional onboarding
Benefits
- Fixed, predictable locum schedule—Mondays and Fridays so you can plan your life around what matters
- No night or weekend call—true work-life balance for clinicians
- Supportive, experienced clinical staff to help your day run smoothly
- Epic EMR in place for streamlined documentation and continuity of care
- Opportunity to practice a full scope of GI including advanced procedures
- Mileage reimbursement for local travel
- Credentialing support (timeline provided) to get you seeing patients quickly
- A collegial team environment where your contributions are valued
Travel Perks: Explore Jackson, MI
Jackson offers a charming small-city feel with easy access to outdoor recreation and cultural stops. Explore The Cascades—a scenic waterfall and park in downtown Jackson—stroll or picnic at Ella Sharp Park and visit the Ella Sharp Museum for local history and art. Enjoy local dining, coffee shops, and breweries downtown. For a weekend escape, take a short drive to Ann Arbor for vibrant arts and dining or head toward Detroit for museums, sports, and larger-city amenities. Great for clinicians who want nearby day-trip variety while living in a comfortable, community-focused locale.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Gastroenterologist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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