Gastroenterology | Physician

Locum Tenens Gastroenterology Physician – Prestonsburg, KY (Locum Gastroenterologist)

Locum Tenens Gastroenterology Physician in Prestonsburg, KY — board eligible or board certified GI physician with an active Kentucky license, ACLS/BLS required. Join a 192-bed hospital serving eastern Kentucky’s Appalachian community for a 13-week locum gastroenterology assignment.

Job Details

• Location: Prestonsburg, KY 41653 (Prestonsburg, eastern Kentucky, Appalachian region)
• Position: Locum Tenens Gastroenterology Physician / Locum Gastroenterologist
• Setting: 192-bed hospital — hospital-based gastroenterology / inpatient & outpatient endoscopy suite
• Start Date: May 25, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (potential for ongoing need)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $6,150 – $7,280
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (schedule to be discussed)
• Patient Volume: ~20 patient encounters per shift
• Trauma Level: Level 4

Qualifications / Requirements

• Board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology (GI)
• Active, unrestricted physician license in Kentucky (KY)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical gastroenterology experience required; fellowship (3 years) preferred
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures (see responsibilities)
• Strong patient-centered communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary hospital team

Core Responsibilities

• Perform upper GI endoscopy (EGD) including biopsies, foreign body removal, fulguration/cautery of bleeding lesions, and variceal injection/banding
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography)
• Perform colonoscopy and lower GI endoscopy, including polypectomy, biopsy, and flexible/rigid sigmoidoscopy
• Perform small bowel biopsy and liver biopsy procedures as indicated
• Manage PEG/feeding tube procedures and care as preferred
• Provide compassionate, efficient inpatient and procedural care to approximately 20 patients per shift
• Collaborate with surgery, radiology, hospital medicine, and nursing for coordinated patient care
• Document encounters and procedures timely in the hospital EMR and follow hospital credentialing and quality requirements

This locum tenens gastroenterology opportunity in Prestonsburg, KY is ideal for GI physicians seeking hospital-based gastroenterology jobs, locum work in Kentucky, or short-term assignments in rural and Appalachian healthcare settings. Enjoy a supportive team environment and access to outdoor recreation in the region.

Apply now to be considered for this locum gastroenterologist position in Prestonsburg, KY. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact on patient care in eastern Kentucky.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.