Locum Tenens - Gastroenterology job 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: 12/15/24
**Locums Gastroenterologist - Yakima, WA** **Assignment Dates** - Start Date: ASAP - End Date: Ongoing **Coverage Need** - Outpatient Only - No Call - Hybrid schedule to include clinic shifts and procedure shifts (colonoscopy/endoscopy performed under conscious sedation) also a possibility. **Position Details** - Location: Yakima, WA - EMR System: Epic - Practice Setting: Outpatient - Patients Per Shift: 14-16 - Supervision: Not required, but locum will assist PA with questions - Privileges: Required for hospital/surgery center **Submissions Requirements** - ACLS, BLS - Active WA license or IMLC - Board Certified - Clean history can qualify for expedited privileges - Specialty Skills: Gastroenterology - Upper GI Endoscopy: Required - With biopsy - Foreign body removal - Fulguration of bleeder (cautery or laser) - Injection of varices - Sigmoidoscopy: Required - Flexible and Rigid - Colonoscopy: Required - With biopsy - Excision of polyp - In-Clinic Procedures: Required - Pill Cam interpretation - PEG tube exchange - Hemoccult test - Lidocaine injections **Other Details** - Clinic caseload includes complex liver and GI cases, plus new referrals - Hybrid schedule with clinic and procedure shifts may be available (colonoscopy/endoscopy performed under conscious sedation) - Support Staff: 5 MAs, 1 PA, 7 Office Staff