Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inMerced,California

LocumTenens.com; Friant (CA); On-site; USD 331,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking a board-certified gastroenterologist for a locum tenens assignment in California. The position requires 24/7 GI ED call coverage and experience with a broad range of GI procedures.

Expected shifts include 7-15 shifts per month with 24-hour call, on-site coverage in a full-service hospital setting. Recreational and cultural opportunities are available in the local area, with access to diverse amenities during time off.

Qualifications

• Board-certified gastroenterologist.
• Willingness to provide 24/7 GI ED call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 GI ED call coverage.
• Perform procedures including ERCP, dilation, sphincterotomy, stent placement, endoscopy, colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, bleed control, banding, biopsies, and Bravo studies.

Skills

Endoscopy

ERCP procedures

GI call coverage

Education

Board certification in GI

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-225785-MD-CA
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing, 7-15 shifts per month
• Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: OR
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This full-service acute care hospital offers comprehensive medical and surgical services, emergency care, and specialized treatment to a broad patient population. The facility maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support gastroenterology locum tenens coverage on an on-site basis. Nursing staff and endoscopy technicians are available to assist with clinical operations throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

The area offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of recreational and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Outdoor pursuits include sailing, windsurfing, and picnicking at Lake Yosemite, alongside numerous bike paths and parks throughout the area. Cultural destinations include the Applegate Park Zoo, the Merced County Courthouse Museum, the Multicultural Arts Center, and Castle Air Museum, located approximately 15 miles away. Local breweries, vineyards, and a variety of dining and nightlife venues provide additional options, and UC Merced contributes further to the area's points of interest for clinicians during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

This opportunity includes 24/7 GI ED call coverage, with procedures including ERCPs, dilation, sphincterotomy, stent placement, endoscopy, colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, bleed control, banding, EGDs, biopsies, foreign body removal, duodenal cases, polypectomies, sclerotherapy, and Bravo studies. EUS experience is preferred.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 3-7 GI consults a day
• Support Staff: Nurses and Endo technicians
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No