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ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a locum Gastroenterologist to provide weekend call coverage due to a temporary staffing gap. The provider will manage adult gastroenterology cases in both hospital and clinic settings, performing a range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. The role requires experience with advanced procedures, including ERCP, and working within the Epic EMR system.

Dates / Schedule

• Coverage Dates: March 20–23

• Coverage Type: Weekend hospital call (Saturday–Sunday)

• Call Structure: 24-hour call (flat rate including callback hours)

• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 days

• Estimated Procedure Volume: ~8 procedures per weekend

• Practice Setting: Hospital call with outpatient clinic involvement

• Patient Population: Adult

• EMR System: Epic

• Trauma Level: None specified

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Provide weekend call coverage for gastroenterology services.

• Diagnose and treat adult patients with gastrointestinal and hepatology conditions.

• Perform a range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including:

  • Esophageal dilation and manometry

  • Esophageal manometry interpretation

  • Small bowel biopsy

  • Lower GI endoscopy and sigmoidoscopy

  • Colonoscopy

  • Liver biopsy

  • Sengstaken/Blakemore tube insertion and management

  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

  • Upper GI endoscopy with procedures such as:

    • Biopsy

    • Foreign body removal

    • Bleeding control (cautery/laser)

    • Variceal injection or banding

    • PEG placement

    • ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic)

• Coordinate with consulting services including Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hepatology, and Internal Medicine.

• Utilize onsite lab and imaging services to support patient evaluation and treatment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology

Licensure

• Active Virginia medical license

Procedural Expertise

• Must be able to perform ERCP (ERCP certification required)

• Proficiency in advanced GI endoscopic procedures

Compliance & Health Requirements

• Flu vaccination required

• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred

Additional Requirements

• Clean malpractice and background history

• NPDB self-query report dated within 30 days of presentation
  

• Must be available for the listed coverage dates to be considered.