Gastroenterology Opening in Eureka, CA

## Gastroenterologist | Eureka, CA Northern California Coast — Long-Term Permanent Search ## Position Details * FT, permanent * Setting: Outpatient and inpatient — Level III Trauma facility * Call: Scheduled clinical hours plus beeper call * Call response time: 20–30 minutes * 120-bed department * Hospital privileges required * EMR: Epic * Credentialing timeframe: 90 days * Licensing reimbursement available * Stroke Certified facility * Malpractice insurance provided by hospital * BC or BE within 3 years of residency ## Practice Overview Seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to fill an ongoing vacancy at an outpatient and inpatient gastroenterology practice on the Northern California Coast: * 16 patients per shift * Support staff includes 1 RN, 3 MAs, 2 PA/NPs, and 5 office staff * No resident or teaching supervision required * No supervision of advanced practice providers required * 3 fellowships required — GI fellowship required ## Required Clinical Skills * Upper GI endoscopy — required * Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy — required * Foreign body removal — required * Fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser) — required * ERCP diagnostic and therapeutic — preferred * PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) — required * Esophageal dilatation/manometry — preferred * Esophageal manometry interpretation — required * Small bowel biopsy — required * Lower GI endoscopy — required * Flexible sigmoidoscopy — required * Colonoscopy with biopsy and polyp excision — required * Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) — preferred * Liver biopsy — preferred * Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube — preferred ## Required Certifications * ACLS — required * BLS — required ## Required Qualifications * MD or DO — Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology (within 3 years of residency) * GI fellowship required * California license or willingness to obtain — licensing reimbursement available * Clean background required ## About the Community – Eureka, California * Charming coastal city on the Northern California coast — gateway to the Redwood Empire * Stunning natural beauty including ancient redwood forests, rugged coastline, and Humboldt Bay * Vibrant arts scene, historic Old Town, and diverse dining options * Abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing * Affordable cost of living compared to other California coastal communities * Close proximity to Redwood National and State Parks * Arcata-Eureka Airport offering connecting flights to major West Coast cities