Gastroenterologist
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Gastroenterology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Richlands, Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/14/24
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Richlands, VA
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Jan 8-19, 2024
• Coverage Type: Clinical + call
• Shift/Call Schedule: TBD
- 1.5 days (Office)
- 3.5 days (Endo Lab)
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
• Call Ratio: 1:1
• Callback: 5%
• Phone Consults: 2-3
• Patient Volume: 10-18
• Admissions Required: Yes
• Rounding Included: Yes
• Support Staff: 1 NP/PA, 1 MA, 3 RNs, 3 Office Staff
• Procedures Required:
- Upper GI endoscopy: with biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), injection of varices, Diagnostic and Therapeutic, With PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy).
- Esophageal dilatation/manometry, Esophageal manometry interpretation, Small Bowel biopsy, Lower GI endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy.
- Colonoscopy: with biopsy and excision of polyp.
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
• Beds in the Dept: 2
• EMR: Athena & Meditech
• Required to Supervise APPs: Yes
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active VA License
• BC/BE