Locum Tenens Inpatient Gastroenterologist in Arkansas - 24 Hour Call

*Locums Gastroenterology coverage opportunity in Arkansas focused on inpatient consults, rounding, and bread-and-butter GI—ideal if you prefer straightforward cases with supportive hospital resources. *

Highlights

• Inpatient-only GI coverage with *no advanced procedures *
• 24-hour call blocks (7a–7a) with a predictable weekly structure
• Manageable inpatient volume: average census 4–7 patients/day; typically 4–6 consults/day
• Ongoing need with select dates still available later in the year and additional coverage anticipated beyond
• Full hospital support staff available while you practice independently

Practice Setting

• Inpatient hospital coverage (adults)
• Responsibilities include rounding, new consultations, and performing indicated inpatient procedures
• Independent physician coverage model with hospital resources in place
• Short-staffed service, your help makes an immediate impact

Schedule

• 24-hour hospital call coverage, typically structured Monday-to-Monday
• Shifts run 7a–7a
• Multiple blocks available across late summer/fall, with additional weeks expected in winter
• Great fit for physicians who prefer block-style coverage rather than scattered single shifts

Cases and Procedures

• Bread-and-butter inpatient GI (no advanced procedures)
• Typical procedural volume: 3–5 inpatient procedures/day
• Overnight return is uncommon; may occur 1–2 times/week for urgent procedures
• Focus on consultative care and inpatient management

Requirements

• Must be an MD/DO
• Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Minimum 24 months of experience
• Active Arkansas license required (not able to wait for licensure)

Reply with your CV (or a good time to connect) and I’ll share the remaining open blocks, facility details, and coverage expectations.