Job Description
Locum Tenens Physician Gastroenterology (GI Hospitalist)
Location
Washington
Position Overview
A healthcare facility in Washington is seeking a GI Hospitalist for locum tenens coverage. This is a hospital-based role focused on adult patients, providing consults, rounding, and GI procedures.
Coverage Details
- Start Date: April , ongoing
- Reason for Coverage: Gap coverage
- Setting: Hospital only (Adults 18+)
Schedule
- Shift Type: 24-hour call shifts
- Volume: shifts per month
- Average Call Back: 6 hours/day
- Patient Census: 8 12 patients per day
Responsibilities
- Inpatient rounding
- New GI consults
- Performing procedures, including:
- Colonoscopy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Collaboration with GI physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians
Requirements
- Board Certified in Gastroenterology
- ACLS Certification
- Active medical license (IMLC candidates accepted)
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR
- ERCP not required
Credentialing
- Timeframe: 60+ days
- Temporary privileges not available
Contact Information
Don Awbrey
National Account Manager Ascend Medical Staffing
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