<p>A busy inpatient hospital in Duluth, Minnesota is seeking a fellowship-trained Gastroenterology physician for locum tenens coverage beginning <strong>August 19 – August 31, 2026</strong>, with a strong likelihood of recurring assignments beyond the initial block. The role demands the full procedural breadth of advanced GI — including ERCP and EUS — within a high-acuity inpatient environment running on Epic. Multiple shift configurations are available, giving experienced locum GI physicians genuine control over schedule density and income.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Highly competitive locum pay rate structured to attract experienced GI physicians — transparent and disclosed upfront</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement with flexible shift options to support work-life balance</li> <li>Initial two-week block assignment (08/19/2026 – 08/31/2026) with strong likelihood of ongoing coverage beyond the initial period</li> <li>Multiple shift configurations available to accommodate scheduling preferences</li> <li>Professional liability insurance coverage standard for locum engagement</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Inpatient hospital setting in Duluth, Minnesota — high-acuity GI service with both inpatient rounding and procedural responsibilities</li> <li>Call structure: beeper call with a 20-minute response time requirement; covers inpatient service and call coverage</li> <li>EMR: Epic</li> <li>Full advanced procedural scope required — physicians must be independently credentialed and proficient in all of the following: <ul> <li>Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)</li> <li>Colonoscopy</li> <li>Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)</li> <li>Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)</li> <li>Flexible Sigmoidoscopy</li> <li>Liver biopsy</li> <li>Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) placement</li> <li>Esophageal procedures</li> </ul> </li> <li>Assignment length: initial two-week block with recurring coverage needs anticipated — well-suited for physicians seeking a consistent locum relationship</li> <li>Up-to-date vaccination documentation required per facility policy</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine — Gastroenterology subspecialty)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship; advanced endoscopy fellowship preferred given ERCP and EUS requirements</li> <li>Active Minnesota medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to assignment start</li> <li>Independent proficiency in the full required procedural list: EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, sigmoidoscopy, liver biopsy, PEG placement, and esophageal procedures</li> <li>Comfort with inpatient GI service management and beeper call with a 20-minute response time</li> <li>Current required vaccinations per facility credentialing standards</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Duluth sits at the western tip of Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota — a city that consistently draws physicians who value outdoor recreation, four-season scenery, and a lower cost of living relative to major metro markets. The area offers world-class hiking, mountain biking, and Nordic skiing on the Superior Hiking Trail and surrounding national forests, along with a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by the lakefront. Minneapolis–Saint Paul is approximately 150 miles to the southwest, providing easy access to a major airport and urban amenities while Duluth itself maintains the character of a close-knit, livable mid-sized city.</p>