<p>A Duluth, Minnesota inpatient hospital is recruiting a Gastroenterology locum tenens physician for an initial two-week block beginning August 19, 2026, with a strong expectation of ongoing coverage beyond that assignment. The role demands the full procedural breadth of advanced GI — including ERCP and EUS — within a high-acuity inpatient environment running on Epic. For GI physicians who want to maintain a demanding clinical practice while gaining meaningful control over their schedule and income, this engagement delivers on both fronts.</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 multiple shift options to support work-life balance</li> <li>Initial two-week block (08/19/2026 – 08/31/2026) with strong likelihood of ongoing, recurring coverage</li> <li>Flexible scheduling model that allows physicians to optimize income while controlling their calendar</li> <li>Up-to-date vaccine documentation required; standard locum credentialing support applies</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Inpatient hospital setting with active GI service line requiring both rounding coverage and procedural volume</li> <li>Beeper call structure with a 20-minute response time requirement; coverage encompasses inpatient service and call</li> <li>Full advanced procedural scope expected: EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, sigmoidoscopy, liver biopsy, PEG placement, and esophageal procedures</li> <li>High-acuity inpatient GI patient population — appropriate for physicians comfortable with complex, consultative cases</li> <li>EMR platform: Epic</li> <li>Assignment structure supports out-of-state physicians through block scheduling</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (via ABIM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship following Internal Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Minnesota medical license or demonstrated eligibility to obtain one</li> <li>Proficiency in the full required procedural list: EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, sigmoidoscopy, liver biopsy, PEG placement, and esophageal procedures — all are required, not optional</li> <li>Comfort with inpatient GI consultation and beeper call with a 20-minute response window</li> <li>Current vaccination documentation meeting facility requirements</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Duluth sits at the western tip of Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota — a city that consistently ranks among the Midwest's most livable mid-sized communities for its combination of outdoor access, affordable cost of living, and genuine four-season character. The city offers a vibrant arts and dining scene, nationally recognized mountain biking and trail running on the Superior Hiking Trail, world-class sailing and kayaking on the largest freshwater lake in the world, and a strong public school system. Minneapolis–St. Paul is roughly 2.5 hours south, providing easy access to a major metropolitan hub while Duluth itself maintains the pace and community feel that draws physicians seeking quality of life alongside serious clinical work.</p>