Locum Tenens - Gastroenterology opening in: Yakima, WA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Gastroenterology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/28/24
**Locums Gastroenterology Position in Washington**
Yakima, WA
**Coverage**
- Start: 11/18/2024
- End: Ongoing
**Position Details**
- Practice Setting: Inpatient
- EMR System: Epic
- Patients Per Shift: 5-8
- Coverage Type: Call Only
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Response Time: 20 minutes
- Call Ratio: 24-hour shifts, 3 weeks per month
- Call Back %: N/A
- Phone Consults: 3-6 per day
- Procedures: Upper and lower GI endoscopy (with biopsy, foreign body removal, polypectomy, variceal injection, and PEG), ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic), sigmoidoscopy (flexible and rigid)
- No admissions required
- Strong preference for candidates with ERCP skills
**Rate**
- Need is urgent! Name your rate!
**Facility Details**
- Is Hospital Stroke Certified? Yes
- Trauma Level: 3
- Beds in Department: N/A
- Nearest Airport: Yakima Air Terminal, Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)
**Requirements**
- Minimum Board Certification: Eligible
- License Requirement: Licensed in Washington or IMLC
- The Following Certifications Are Required: ACLS
- Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 45-60 days
**Skills Required**
- Upper and lower GI endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, PEG, biopsy, polyp excision, Sengstaken/Blakemore tube management
**Additional Information**
- Coverage Need: 3 weeks per month (can split between multiple GIs)
- Anesthesia available during the day; weekends offer two anesthesia teams
- Must communicate biopsy results directly to patients and manage follow-up steps
- 24-hour shifts with 8 gratis hours included in the rate
- EPIC training required
- Locum flexibility for scheduling is available, and conversations with the lead GI can be arranged before confirming an assignment if desired.