Gastroenterology Physician

Integrity Locums; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hickory, NC is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible GI physician for ongoing coverage starting June 1, 2025. The role involves onsite clinical hours and call coverage, with responsibilities including managing gastrointestinal procedures and patient admissions. Ideal candidates should be licensed in North Carolina and have BLS certification, with fellowship preferred. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on patient care and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in NC.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call support for GI-related conditions.
• Manage endoscopic procedures and post-operative care.

Skills

Board Certified

BLS

Education

Fellowship

Tools

Athena

Cerner

Job description

Coverage Needed:

• June 1, 2025 - ongoing
• Schedule: Onsite Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; Call coverage 5pm-8am Monday-Friday; Weekend call from Friday 5pm to Monday 8am
• Scheduled Clinical Hours + Call

Clinical Details:

• Call: Beeper, 1:3 ratio, 15-minute response time, onsite within 30 minutes, call back 20%
  • not required to remain onsite during call support, provided the circumstances do not necessitate physical presence in the hospital
• Situations Requiring On-Call Locum GI Physician:
  • Endoscopic Procedures, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Obstructions/Perforations, Consultations, Post-Operative Complications
• Physician Oversight:
  • Not required to oversee or sign off on routine care provided by non-GI specialists unless the patient is involved in the situations listed above
  • Will be required to intervene or oversee care for conditions within specialty but will not be expected to manage non-GI-related medical conditions unless the situation necessitates it
• Accepted Call Back Situations:
  • Consultation for Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Less than 90 minutes
  • Endoscopic Procedure (e.g., EGD, Colonoscopy): Approximately 1-2 hours
  • Management of GI Obstruction/Perforation: Up to 2 hours
  • Post-Operative Care for GI Patients: Times vary based on severity, but generally under 3 hours
• EMR: Athena and Cerner
• Rounding Patients: assigned and unassigned
• Admissions required

Requirements:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• License: Must be licensed in NC
• Certifications: BLS required
• Fellowship: Preferred