Job Summary
Job Description
- Sept 9 7am to Sept 16th 7am
- Sept 23 7am to Sept 26th 7am
- Sept 30th 7am to October 7th 7am
- Oct 7 7am to Oct 14 7am
- Oct 21 7am to Oct 28 7am
- Nov 4 7am to Nov 15 7am
- Nov 25 7am to Dec 9 7am
- Dec 16 7am to Jan 1 7am
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based (Sparrow Main only)
Documentation System/EMR: Epic
Required Types of Upper GI Endoscopy: Diagnostic, Therapeutic with Biopsy, with Foreign Body Removal
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Answer |
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Will the locums have APP support? |
We will provide an inpatient APP |
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To clarify the call ratio of 1:4 would the provider be working 8 hrs. in the hospital Mon-Fri or Mon-Sun? |
We want locums to work 24-hour shifts (including carrying the pager at night) |
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Would they be on call everyday? |
the days they are working inpatient, they would have unrestricted call in the evening. |
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What type of availability are you looking for (how many weeks per month/weekends)? We have a provider that is available 1-2 weeks/month |
We need full coverage. We prefer the physicians who can cover the most shifts. |
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Can Sparrow provide any patient volumes? |
20-22 patient encounters per day (5 follow ups, 10-12 new patients, 2-4 procedures) at night – typically come into the hospital 1 in 7 nights while on call |
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Will there be NP/PA’s there to support in surgical cases? |
No – the APPs will not be doing surgery. |
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Are ERCPs required? |
Preferred, but not required |
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Start date? |
Start date would be 9/9/2024 |
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How many surgical cases per day in the inpatient setting? |
2-4 |
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For the 8-hour on-site hospital coverage, are the hours 8a-5p? |
8:00 – 4:30 |
Estimated credentialing timeframe - 90-120 days
About the Facility
- Sparrow Hospital is home to the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the area, making them the region’s top destination for critically ill and injured patients.
- As Michigan’s first certified Comprehensive Stroke Center – just one of 20 nationwide – they are the regional expert for neurological care.
- The Sparrow Hospital Mother Baby Center is one of the most trusted in Michigan, welcoming 4,000 babies a year.
Job Responsibilities
Onsite Lab? Yes
Onsite X-Ray? Yes
Will Outpatient Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine be Required? No
Average Number of Office/Clinic Patients Per Locum Per Day: 0
Average Number of Hospital Based Patients Per Locum Per Day: TBD
How Many Physicians in Your Group? 1
Average Number of Patients Per Day: NA
Documentation System/EMR: Epic
Trauma Level/Designation: 1
Required Procedures: Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Required Types of Upper GI Endoscopy: Diagnostic, Therapeutic with Biopsy, with Foreign Body Removal
Qualifications
MI License- Required
Clean malpractice and background - Required
COVID Vaccine - Required
DEA - Required
Working Hours
8 hours hospital coverage on site; 16 hours unrestricted call, may need to come into hospital while on call, 7a-7a - On Call (1:4)
Skills
Required Types of Upper GI Endoscopy: Diagnostic, Therapeutic with Biopsy, with Foreign Body Removal