<p>Board-certified Gastroenterologist needed for ongoing locum tenens coverage in Marquette, Michigan. This hospital-based opportunity offers multiple flexible coverage blocks throughout 2027, allowing you to select assignments that fit your schedule while maintaining full inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology practice. You'll perform the complete spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, manage hospital consultations, and provide beeper call coverage with a 20-minute response time.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Locum tenens (1099) engagement with multiple discrete coverage blocks available throughout 2027</li> <li>Schedule flexibility — select from available blocks to build a calendar that supports work-life balance</li> <li>Ongoing supplemental coverage opportunity with repeat assignment potential</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full scope of inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology coverage</li> <li>Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy: upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with polypectomy and biopsy, flexible and rigid sigmoidoscopy, diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP, EUS (preferred), and capsule endoscopy</li> <li>Advanced procedural skills: foreign body removal, variceal injection, fulguration of bleeders, PEG/PEG-J tube placement, esophageal dilation, liver biopsy, Sengstaken/Blakemore tube management, esophageal manometry, small bowel biopsy, pH studies, and hydrogen breath testing</li> <li>Beeper call coverage during entire assignment with 20-minute response time; approximately 2–4 phone consults per call period</li> <li>Weekend and overnight call required; call coverage for both scheduled and unassigned patients</li> <li>EMR systems: Cerner, Athena, Paragon, and EndoPro</li> <li>Hospital-based referral model with full inpatient consultation and procedure support</li> </ul>
<h3>2027 Coverage Blocks</h3> <ul> <li>March 28 – April 5 (9 days)</li> <li>July 26 – August 1 (7 days)</li> <li>August 28 – September 1 (5 days)</li> <li>September 27 – October 1 (5 days)</li> <li>November 24 – November 27 (4 days)</li> <li>Ongoing coverage need for additional blocks</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Gastroenterology</li> <li>Active Michigan medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Proficiency with the full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures listed above</li> <li>Current vaccinations as required by facility</li> <li>Ability to cover complete requested blocks preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Marquette is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on the shores of Lake Superior, offering a distinctive lifestyle centered on outdoor recreation, natural beauty, and a tight-knit community. The region provides year-round activities including hiking, skiing, water sports, and access to pristine wilderness — ideal for clinicians seeking a pace and environment distinct from urban practice while maintaining robust clinical engagement.</p>