Gastroenterology Physician

@ Howard-Sloan Search, Inc.
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Gastroenterology Physician

Tucson, Arizona
Posted 5 days ago

About the job

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ, seeks a GI physician for holiday and ongoing inpatient procedures. Role emphasizes endoscopy, ERCP, and hospital coverage with a supportive team. Good opportunity for ongoing work in 2026.

Requirements

  • Active AZ medical license
  • Board Certified/Eligible in GI
  • DEA certification
  • ACLs & BLS certification
  • Clean background

Qualifications

  • Medical degree
  • Hospital privileges
  • Procedural experience
  • Inpatient care skills

Full job description

Holiday Block: + Ongoing Dates Throughout 2026

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Board-Certified/Eligible Gastroenterologist for a prime holiday assignment, with continued dates expected throughout 2026. This is a combined inpatient + procedural role with beeper call coverage.

Assignment Overview
  • Dates Needed: 12/24/25 at 7:00 AM 1/5/26 at 7:00 AM

  • Additional ongoing dates are anticipated throughout 2026

  • Setting: Inpatient + hospital-based procedures (no clinic)

  • Procedures Required:

    • Upper GI endoscopy (including biopsy, foreign body removal, bleeder fulguration, variceal injection)

    • ERCP

    • PEG placement

    • Small bowel biopsy

    • Flexible/rigid sigmoidoscopy

    • Colonoscopy (including biopsy)

    • Polypectomy

  • Daily Schedule: Mon Fri procedural block 8a 12p (5 10 cases/day) with Inpatient call following

  • Call Details: Beeper call; 5 phone consults/24 hrs; 30-minute response time

  • Patient Volume: per shift

  • Admissions: 2 10/day

  • EMR: Cerner

  • Trauma Level: III

  • Support Staff: RN staff; no APP supervision required

Requirements
  • Active AZ medical license & DEA

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in GI

  • ACLS & BLS- we can help with Life Support Certification if needed

  • Clean background

  • Hospital privileges required Temp privileges can be granted within 48 hours


This is an excellent chance to secure a high-value holiday block at a well-supported GI service, with strong potential for ongoing work throughout 2026.

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