Locum Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology Opening - Washington
Orchard, Inc.
Glencoe, Illinois, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Gastroenterology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Inpatient Outpatient
Location 99224, Washington, Washington, United States
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Job Description

Last Update: 2/20/25
Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Specialty: Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
  • Requirement: Physician (MD/DO)
  • Location:Washington
  • Job Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient
  • Coverage Required: ASAP - Ongoing
  • Schedule: On-site clinical hours only
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 90 days
  • License: An active Washington state license or IMLC membership is required
  • EMR: Epic
  • Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
  • Other Details: The facility which is stroke-certified and trauma level 2 is looking for a provider to cover on-site clinical hours only. There are an average of 5 patients per shift. The facility is seeking an experienced GI provider for a Gastro Hospitalist-type role to fill an urgent need due to a recent retirement. This is a full-time locum opportunity starting ASAP and will continue until a permanent provider is hired. The minimum availability requirement is two weeks per month, with the option for a 2-on/2-off schedule if two providers are available. If the locum is a good fit, they may be considered for the permanent position. Additionally, if a full-time provider is found and the locum wishes to perform outpatient procedures, this can be accommodated—please indicate this in your presentation. Coverage is required on weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM, with no nights or weekends.
  • White-glove licensing and credentialing assistance
  • Rf: 15836

Job Responsibilities

The GI provider will be responsible for delivering inpatient gastroenterology care in a hospitalist. Duties include diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal conditions, performing necessary procedures, coordinating patient care with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring continuity of care until a permanent provider is hired. The provider must be available for a minimum of two weeks per month, with the potential for a 2-on/2-off schedule if two providers are secured. If interested, the locum may also perform outpatient procedures.

Qualifications

License: An active Washington state license or IMLC membership is required
Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible

Working Hours

Coverage is required on weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM, with no nights or weekends.

Skills

The required skills for this role include Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy, foreign body removal, and fulguration of bleeders (cautery vs. laser), as well as diagnostic procedures. Proficiency in esophageal dilatation, esophageal manometry interpretation, and small bowel biopsy is necessary. The provider must also be skilled in Lower GI endoscopy, including sigmoidoscopy (both flexible and rigid) and colonoscopy with biopsy and excision of polyps. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), liver biopsy, and insertion/management of a Sengstaken/Blakemore tube are required. However, PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) and injection of varices are not required.
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