LT - Gastroenterology position in: Johnstown, PA
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
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/15/25
**Locums Gastroenterologist - Johnstown, PA**
**Assignment Dates**
- Initial Coverage Dates:
- 01/27/2025 (5 PM) - 02/02/2025 (5 PM)
- 02/23/2025 (5 PM) - 03/02/2025 (5 PM)
- 03/17/2025 (5 PM) - 03/23/2025 (5 PM)
- 04/21/2025 (5 PM) - 04/28/2025 (5 PM)
- 05/19/2025 (5 PM) - 05/26/2025 (5 PM)
- 05/26/2025 (5 PM) - 06/01/2025 (7 PM)
- 06/16/2025 (5 PM) - 06/23/2025 (5 PM)
- Additional coverage from 10/28/2024 to 12/31/2025 as needed.
**Coverage Need**
- Scheduled Clinical Hours + Call
- Monday-Friday: GI Lab (8 AM - 4 PM)
- Call: Beeper, 5 PM - 5 PM
- Weekend Rounds: 4 hours onsite, assigned weekends
**Position Details**
- Setting: Outpatient and Inpatient
- Procedures Required:
- Upper GI Endoscopy (including biopsy, foreign body removal, variceal injection)
- Lower GI Endoscopy (Colonoscopy with biopsy/polypectomy, Sigmoidoscopy)
- Esophageal dilatation/manometry
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
- Small bowel biopsy
- Additional Procedures (Preferred):
- ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Liver biopsy
- Patients Per Day: Approx. 10-14 inpatients during weekdays; 5-10 inpatient consults/day during call
- Call Response Time: 30 minutes
- EMR System: Epic
**Submissions Requirements**
- Active Pennsylvania medical license or IMLC
- Board Certified or Eligible (within 5 years of residency) in Gastroenterology
- Fellowship-trained in Gastroenterology
- BLS certification required
- Clean history: Yes
**Skill Requirements**
- Proficiency in all general GI procedures
- ERCP and EUS experience preferred
- Ability to manage consults, rounds, emergencies, and standard GI procedures
**Additional Information**
- Facility Trauma Level: 1
- Temporary privileges available
- Nearest Airports: Pittsburgh, Latrobe
- Lodging: Provided by the hospital