Are you a Gastroenterologist seeking a rewarding locum tenens role in Virginia? This locum opportunity offers a balanced blend of inpatient and outpatient care near the beautiful area of Bristol, VA. The assignment offers flexible dates, a supportive team, and a well-equipped facility to enhance your practice experience.
Position Overview:
- Start Date: January 6, 2025
- Assignment Duration: January 6 - January 17, 2025, with potential for ongoing dates into February and beyond, two weeks per month
- Specialty Needed: Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)
- Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Call
- Practice Setting: Both outpatient and inpatient services required
- Location: Near Bristol, VA
Work Schedule:
- Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Call Coverage: Night call is required, with a 30-minute response time
- On-call Details: Expect around 2-3 phone consults and up to 1-2 patient calls per 24-hour period
Patient Load and Support:
- Patients Per Shift: Approximately 20
- Call Ratio: 1:1
- Support Team: Includes RN (2), MA (1), PA/NP (1), and office staff (2)
Procedures and Skills Required:
- Upper GI endoscopy: Diagnostic and therapeutic, including foreign body removal, cauterization, injection of varices, and PEG insertion
- ERCP: Both diagnostic and therapeutic
- Lower GI endoscopy: Includes sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, polyp excision, and liver biopsy
- Other Gastroenterology Skills: Esophageal manometry, small bowel biopsy, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
Facility Highlights:
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Athena & Meditech
- Temporary Privileges: Available for quicker onboarding
- Stroke Certification: The facility holds stroke certification for high-quality care
Qualifications:
- Board Certification: Board-eligible in Gastroenterology preferred
- Licensing Requirements: No specific state license required for bidding, though a clean practice history is preferred due to credentialing timelines
- Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 30 days
Additional Benefits:
- Insurance: Provided by vendor
- Travel Assistance: Close to Tri-City Airport in Blountville, TN, with nearby lodging options for convenience
If youre a qualified Gastroenterologist interested in this rewarding locums role, apply now using Job ID .
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