A 2-year locums gastroenterology assignment is available at an inpatient medical center in Kingsport, Tennessee — the heart of the Tri-Cities region. This is a substantive, long-term engagement for a gastroenterologist with independent ERCP and EUS capability, offering schedule predictability and flexibility that is rare in locums coverage. The role carries 24-hour call and is documented in Epic, with a target start date of August 3, 2026.
Perks and Benefits
- Highly competitive locums pay rate commensurate with advanced procedural skill (ERCP, EUS)
- 2-year assignment providing long-term schedule predictability and income stability
- Built-in scheduling flexibility designed to support work-life balance throughout the engagement
- Independent contractor engagement — locums structure with calendar control
- Facility vaccine exemption policy: medical exemptions accepted with supporting documentation
Practice Highlights
- Inpatient medical center setting in Kingsport, TN — full GI coverage role
- Independent performance of ERCP and EUS required; no on-site proctoring is available, so autonomous procedural proficiency is essential from day one
- 24-hour call coverage carried daily throughout the assignment
- Active GI patient panel management integrated into the schedule
- Clinical documentation via Epic EHR
- 2-year engagement length provides continuity of care and a stable working rhythm uncommon in short-term locums placements
- Target assignment start date: on or around August 3, 2026
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (MD or DO)
- Independent, unproctored proficiency in ERCP and EUS — mandatory given absence of on-site proctoring
- Active Tennessee medical license or demonstrated ability to obtain licensure prior to the August 2026 start
- Comfort with 24-hour call responsibilities in a locums inpatient context
- Compliance with facility vaccine requirements; medical exemptions accepted with documentation
About the Community
Kingsport is one of three cities anchoring Tennessee's Tri-Cities region — alongside Johnson City and Bristol — a corridor known for its low cost of living, strong public schools, and easy access to the Blue Ridge and Appalachian highlands. Outdoor recreation is abundant, with the Cherokee National Forest, Appalachian Trail access, and multiple lakes within a short drive. The region offers a genuine small-city quality of life while remaining within a few hours of Knoxville and Charlotte.