Gastroenterologist
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Gastroenterology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Napa, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/09/25
Job Quick Facts
• Specialty: Gastroenterology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Napa, CA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Mar 10, 2025 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift Schedule: 7a-5p or 8a-5p
- 5-10 days per month
• Call Schedule: TBD; Nightly call
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
• Patient Volume: 5-10; Inpatient: 10-15; ICU: 4
• % of Practice: 100%
• Procedures:
- Upper GI endoscopy; with biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), injection of varices, with PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy)
- Small Bowel biopsy
- Lower GI endoscopy
- Colonoscopy: with biopsy and excision of polyp
• Xray & Lab Onsite
• No of Beds: 198; ICU: 20
• Trauma Level: III
• EMR: Epic
• Other Info:
- 4 hours onsite doing screenings and then the rest of the time for that shift they will be on call (beeper)
- If there are any findings on those screenings, NP will follow up on those
• Hospital Privileges required: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active CA License
• BC/BE
• ERCP (preferred)