
Gastroenterology | Physician
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Richlands, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $154
- Weekly
- $6,150
- Yearly (full-time)
- $319,800
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- May 25, 2026
This job pays about $154/hour — 15% above the median for Physician jobs in Virginia ($134/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in Virginia right now
- 81 open Physician jobs in Virginia from 4 agencies, 4 of them in Richlands.
- Pay in these listings: $135 – $257/hour, median $174/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in Virginia: $134/hour ($278,533/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($177/hour across 11 jobs).
Job description
Locum Tenens Gastroenterologist – Richlands, VA (24641)
Locum Tenens Gastroenterologist in Richlands, VA — Board Certified/Eligible GI physician needed for a 13-week hospital-based assignment with endoscopy and outpatient clinic; endoscopic procedures and night call required. Join a welcoming healthcare team in the scenic Appalachian Mountains and deliver high-quality gastroenterology care in a friendly small-town setting.
Job Details
- Location: Richlands, VA (24641) — Tazewell County; Virginia locum tenens opportunity
- Setting: Hospital-based with Endoscopy Suite and Outpatient Clinic
- Start Date: May 25, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (with potential for extension)
- Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts (varied schedule)
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $6,150 – $7,280
- Patient Volume: 20–25 encounters per shift
- Call: Night call required every night during assignment
Job Requirements
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Gastroenterology, or Internal Medicine with significant gastroenterology experience
- Minimum 1 year recent gastroenterology experience performing endoscopic procedures
- Active and unrestricted medical license (Virginia preferred)
- Fellowship in Gastroenterology preferred
- Proficiency with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (see responsibilities)
- Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopies, including EGD, colonoscopy with polypectomy, sigmoidoscopy, small bowel biopsy, and PEG placement
- Provide specialized procedures as needed: biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeders, injection of varices, esophageal dilation
- See outpatient clinic patients (Tuesdays and half-day Thursdays)
- Perform procedures in the Endoscopy Suite (Mondays, Wednesdays, half-day Thursdays, and Fridays)
- Take night call every night and round on inpatient consults; coordinate inpatient and consult care across services
- Collaborate with hospital staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and follow hospital protocols
This gastroenterology locum tenens position is an excellent Virginia healthcare job for GI physicians seeking short-term hospital-based work with a strong procedural load. Enjoy Richlands' outdoor recreation, community feel, and easy access to the Appalachian Mountains while delivering essential GI care.
Apply now to join our healthcare team in Richlands, VA — experienced gastroenterologists and GI physicians are encouraged to apply.
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.
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