Advanced Gastroenterology Locums in Washington | Clinic, Endoscopy + ERCP Call Coverage
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Specialty: Gastroenterology
Description
Noor Locums is seeking two board-certified Gastroenterologists for a six-month locum tenens opportunity in Bellingham, Washington.
This position offers a combination of outpatient clinic, endoscopy, and inpatient hospital coverage. Physicians with strong ERCP experience are needed, including documentation of at least 50 successful ERCP procedures within the past two years.
Weekday and weekend 24-hour call coverage is required.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct clinic consultations and follow-up visits.
Perform general GI procedures, including endoscopy.
Perform ERCP and provide advanced endoscopy services within granted privileges.
Participate in 24-hour weekday and weekend call.
Provide hospital consultations, rounding, admissions, and GI procedures.
Collaborate with other Gastroenterologists in the practice.
Maintain accurate patient records using Epic.
Qualifications
Active Washington medical license or IMLC accepted.
Minimum of two years of experience.
Current ACLS certification.
Epic experience required; Provation GI software experience preferred.
Case logs documenting gastroenterology services representative of requested privileges within the previous 24 months. Recent graduates may provide training logs.
ERCP experience required.
At least 50 successful ERCP procedures within the past two years, supported by case logs. Physicians who do not meet the maintenance threshold may require proctoring for the remaining cases.
Advanced endoscopy training documentation may be required for applicable privileges.
Working Hours
Assignment duration: Approximately six months.
Clinic/endoscopy shifts: 8–9-hour day shifts.
Typical schedule: 7 AM–3 PM, with hours depending on the clinical setting.
Call: 24-hour weekday and weekend call shifts.
Call responsibilities: Hospital consultations, rounding, admissions, and inpatient/outpatient GI procedures.
Average daily volume:
Clinic: Approximately 16 patients.
Outpatient endoscopy center: Approximately 14–16 patients.
Hospital census: Varies.
Skills
Advanced endoscopy
ERCP
Colonoscopy and upper endoscopy
Inpatient and outpatient GI procedures
Hospital consultations and rounding
Epic electronic medical record
Provation GI software