$450/hr GI in Houston, TX.
Bellevue, Washington, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Gastroenterology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Houston, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/14/24

Facility in Houston, TX seeking GI locums coverage

Rates: $3,000/24 hours with 4 hour gratis, $450/hr callback

Availability Requirements:

  • Week 1 Schedule:
    • Aug 5-9
    • Aug 19-23
    • Sept 2-6
    • Sept 16-20
    • Sept 30-Oct 4
    • Oct 14-18
    • Oct 28-Nov 1
    • Nov 11-15
    • Nov 25-29
    • Dec 9-13
    • Dec 23-27
  • Week 2 Schedule:
    • Aug 1-2
    • Aug 12-16
    • Aug 26-30
    • Sept 9-13
    • Sept 23-27
    • Oct 7-11
    • Oct 21-25
    • Nov 4-8
    • Nov 18-22
    • Dec 2-6
    • Dec 16-20
    • Dec 30-31
  • Group Call Weekends:
    • Aug 2, 9, 23
    • Sept 6, 20
    • Oct 4, 18
    • Nov 1, 15, 29
    • Dec 13, 27

Night Call:

  • Monday - Thursday

Assignment:

  • Responsibilities:
    • Work 5 days per week and every other weekend hospital rounding.
    • General Gastroenterology Inpatient and Outpatient services performing GI-related procedures such as EGD, Colonoscopy with biopsy and cautery.
    • Shift times: Weekdays: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 7:00 AM-12 PM.
    • Weekend call will be Friday 12 PM to the following Monday at 8 AM. If Monday is a holiday, call extends to Tuesday at 8 AM.
    • Setting: Suburban

Details:

  • Duties: General Gastroenterology Inpatient and Outpatient Service
  • Required Procedures: EGD, Colonoscopy with biopsy, cautery
  • EMR: Epic
  • Patients per Day: 20 in clinic, 4 to 10 inpatient
  • Support Staff: MA/LVN, Office Assistant, Practice Manager
  • Reason for Coverage: GI provider on FMLA
  • Deal Breakers: Unwilling to provide all services requested.

Additional Information:

  • Typical Cases: Outpatient and inpatient general gastroenterology
  • Surgeons Supported: 2 general surgeons
  • Additional APP: 1 APP (outpatient clinic only Monday through Friday)
  • Hospital Volume: Between 4 and 10 inpatients
  • Follow-up on Patients: GI physician will follow patients in the hospital until discharged.
  • Call Details: Saturday and Sunday rounding for either hospital on-call coverage or weekend clinic coverage. Current providers alternate weekend clinic coverage. Average callback hours can be provided upon request.

Credentialing Information:

  • Timeframe: Emergency privileges
  • Requirements: Standard
  • Billing Enrollment: No (position is not providing services in lieu of an existing enrolled provider for a period of 60 days or less)

Requirements:

  • Board Certification or Board Eligible: Required
  • TX State License: Required
  • GI Fellowship: Required
  • BLS: Required
  • Clean Malpractice: Required
  • Local, no flights: Required

About WhiteCoat Locums:

- Physician owned agency

- Highest-Pay rates on the market

- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail

- 100% transparency