Gastroenterologist
Updated 10/13/26
Somerset, Kentucky, United States
Physician
Gastroenterology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Gastroenterology
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Somerset, KY 42503
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Call Only
- Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Ratio: 1:3
- Call Response Time: 30 minutes
- Reason for Coverage: Call
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Average Daily Volume: 12 patients/day
- Rounding: Both
- Phone Consults: 5
FACILITY INFORMATION
- EMR System: MediTech
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: No
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
- Required:
- Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, with foreign body removal, with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), with injection of varices)
- ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) (Diagnostic, Therapeutic, With PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy))
- Small Bowel biopsy
- Lower GI endoscopy (Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible, Rigid), Colonoscopy (with biopsy, with excision of polyp))
- Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube
- Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, with foreign body removal, with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), with injection of varices)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Board: Eligible
- Licenses: Licensed in KY
- Certifications: BLS
- Fellowship: Required
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