Gastroenterologist
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Gastroenterology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/10/24
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Yakima, WA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri
- 8-hr shift; starts at 7:30a
• Patient Volume: 13-16
• No of Cases: 15 (scheduled)
• Support Staff: 1 APP, 2 RNs, 1 MA
• Procedures:
- Upper GI Endoscopy: with Biopsy, Foreign body removal, Fulguration of bleeder, Injection of varices
- Lower GI Endoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible, Rigid)
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy & Excision of polyp
- IVCS cases, No Anesthesia
• Trauma Level: III
• EMR: Epic
• Responsibilities:
- Responsible for communicating biopsy results for all procedures to the patient directly
- Must coordinate additional steps to include referrals, follow-ups and additional imaging
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active WA License or IMLC
• BC/BE
• ACLS