A major medical center in Bristol, Tennessee is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist for a long-term locum tenens assignment beginning August 3, 2026, with a committed 2-year duration. The role centers on advanced endoscopy — ERCP and EUS are core procedural expectations — alongside full GI coverage for a regional patient population. The extended assignment length offers the income predictability and scheduling stability that distinguish this opportunity from short-term locum work, and flexible shift scheduling is negotiable to support work-life balance.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation structured for long-term locum tenens coverage
- Flexible scheduling negotiable to accommodate individual work-life balance preferences
- Stable, 2-year assignment providing predictable, ongoing income and continuity
- Facility vaccine exemptions accepted with supporting medical documentation
Practice Highlights
- Major medical center serving a broad regional patient population in Bristol, TN
- Advanced endoscopy scope: ERCP and EUS are core procedural requirements performed independently
- No on-site proctoring available — independent procedural proficiency is essential from day one
- 24-hour call responsibilities with opportunity to negotiate scheduling preferences
- Clinical documentation via Epic EHR
- Assignment begins August 3, 2026, with a 2-year commitment reflecting the facility's emphasis on continuity of care
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (MD or DO)
- Independent proficiency in ERCP and EUS — on-site proctoring is not available
- Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain one prior to start
- Ability to commit to a long-term, multi-year locum tenens assignment
- Compliance with facility vaccine requirements; medical exemptions accepted with documentation
About the Community
Bristol straddles the Tennessee–Virginia state line in the heart of the Appalachian Highlands, offering a distinctive small-city lifestyle with genuine four-season scenery, low cost of living, and immediate access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee National Forest, and South Holston Lake. The Tri-Cities region — encompassing Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport — provides a full range of dining, arts, and cultural amenities alongside highly regarded public and private schools, making it a compelling base for clinicians who want outdoor recreation and community character without the cost or pace of a major metro.