Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW - Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Gastroenterology
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Washington, DC
- Service Setting: Outpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8a - 5p
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
- Tra vel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
PATIENT INFORMATION - Case Mix: GI procedures (Upper endoscopy, Colonoscopy)
FACILITY INFORMATION PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE - Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
REQUIRED PROCEDURES - Required
- Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, with foreign body removal, with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser
- Small Bowel biopsy
- Lower GI endoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible)
- Colonoscopy (with biopsy, with excision of polyp)
JOB REQUIREMENTS - Board: BC required (Eligible)
- Licenses: Licensed in DC, MD or Universal License (IMLC)
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Duties & Responsibilities - Perform upper endoscopy procedures (30 minutes per case)
- Perform colonoscopy procedures (30 minutes per case)
- Perform combined upper endoscopy and colonoscopy (60 minutes per case)
- Administer moderate sedation for endoscopic procedures
- Provide outpatient gastroenterology consultations and follow-up care
