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 Yakima, Washington**
**Coverage**
- Start: ASAP
- End: Ongoing
**Position Details**
- Practice Setting: Inpatient (procedures performed in an OR setting)
- EMR System: Epic
- Patients Per Shift: 13-16
- Rounding: N/A
- Coverage Type: No Call
- Procedures: Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeder, injection of varices), ERCP (preferred), PEG, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy
- Conscious Sedation Required: Yes (IVCS; no anesthesia support)
- Daily Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0730 start time, up to 15 cases per day
- Supervision of Advanced Practice Providers: No
**Rate**
- Need is urgent! Name your rate!
**Facility Details**
- Is Hospital Stroke Certified? Yes
- What Trauma Level Is This Facility? Level 3
**Requirements**
- Minimum Board Certification: Eligible
- License Requirement: Licensed in WA or IMLC
- Certifications Required: ACLS
- Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 45-60 days
**Skills Required**
- Upper and lower GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, PEG, ERCP (preferred), biopsy result communication
**Additional Information**
- Elective/outpatient procedures performed in an inpatient OR setting with IVCS sedation
- EPIC training required (or successful test-out)
- Must coordinate referrals, follow-ups, and additional imaging as necessary
- Lodging: Home2 Suites, Yakima (corporate rate available)