Gastroenterologist
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Gastroenterology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/13/24
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Valparaiso, IN
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Dec 24 - 28, 2024
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Shifts needed to be filled:
-Dec 24 - 28
• Call Schedule: 24hr Call; 7a-7a
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1:1
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
• Callback %: 5
• Patient Volume: 15-20
• Phone Consults: 15
• Admissions: 6-8
• Rounding included: Yes
• Specialty backup: Advanced therapeutic GI is on staff.
• Procedures:
-Upper GI endoscopy - With; biopsy,foreign body removal,fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser),
injection of varices, PEG
-Esophageal dilatation/manometry
-Esophageal manometry interpretation
-Small Bowel biopsy
-Lower GI endoscopy
-Sigmoidoscopy - Flexible,Rigid
-Colonoscopy- with; biopsy,excision of polyp
-Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube
• Beds in the Dept: Hospital 200
• Other info: -Will handle all IP consults and patient mgt & GI procedures
• EMR: Cerner
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active IN License
• BC
• BLS