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Locums – Kearney, Nebraska, Gastroenterology Opening (IMLC Accepted)

Clinical Role
RecruitWell is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologist for locums coverage in Kearney, Nebraska. This inpatient-focused consulting role includes GI patient management, endoscopic procedures, and call coverage, with hospitalists managing admissions and discharges.

Coverage Dates

February 2027

• February 1 at 8:00 AM – February 8 at 8:00 AM

March 2027

• March 19 at 8:00 AM – March 28 at 8:00 AM

Assignment Details

• Approximately 7–10 days of coverage per month

• Inpatient Gastroenterology consulting service

• Call coverage required for inpatient and outpatient clinic needs

• Hospitalist team manages admissions and discharges

• Coverage needed due to a retiring provider

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

• Manage approximately 6–8 inpatients daily

• Approximately 1–2 consults per day

• Perform scheduled outpatient endoscopies, typically during the morning and early afternoon

• Perform inpatient add-on procedures as needed

• Common cases include:

  • GI bleeding

  • Dysphagia

  • PEG tube placement

  • Abdominal pain evaluation

  • Choledocholithiasis when appropriate expertise is available

  • Hepatology management excluding acute liver failure

Procedures

• EGD

• Colonoscopy

• PEG tube placement

• Limited ERCP capability available for cases such as biliary stones and strictures

• SpyGlass capability available

• Endoscopic ultrasound with linear and radial scopes available

Support & Technology

• Gastroenterology APP support

• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology required

• Gastroenterology fellowship training required

• Nebraska medical license highly preferred

• IMLC accepted

• ACLS required

• BLS required

• DEA required

• Clean malpractice history highly preferred

About Kearney, Nebraska
Location & Access: Kearney is located in central Nebraska along Interstate 80, providing convenient access to communities throughout the state.

Lifestyle & Community: The area offers a welcoming midsized-community atmosphere with restaurants, shopping, cultural amenities, and university-related activities.

Outdoor Recreation: Nearby parks, trails, lakes, and the Platte River provide opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing.

Attractions: Kearney offers museums, historic sites, community events, and is well known for seasonal sandhill crane migration viewing in the surrounding region.

Quality of Life: The area combines a manageable community environment with regional healthcare resources and convenient access throughout central Nebraska.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness