Gastroenterology Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC; Richlands (VA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Gastroenterology physician for a locum tenens position in Richlands, VA. This role involves performing essential procedures such as endoscopies and supervising clinical staff, with a shift schedule primarily from Monday to Friday. The position offers comprehensive coverage of travel and lodging costs, along with malpractice insurance, ensuring a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Travel expenses covered

Lodging expenses covered

Malpractice insurance provided

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Virginia medical license.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gastroenterology required.
• Experience with GI procedures such as colonoscopy and endoscopy necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform upper and lower GI endoscopies and other procedures.
• Supervise APPs and provide clinical care to patients.
• Manage patient admissions and rounding in the inpatient setting.

Skills

Upper GI endoscopy

Esophageal manometry

Colonoscopy

Liver biopsy

Patient management

Education

Active VA License

BC/BE

Tools

Athena

Meditech

Job description

Job Quick Facts:

• Specialty: Gastroenterology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Richlands, VA
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Jan 06, 2025 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shifts needed to be filled:
- Jan 6-10, 13-17
- Feb 3-7, 10-14
- 2 weeks per month ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8a-430p
• Call Schedule: Nightly Call
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1:1
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
• Callback: 10%
• Phone Consults: 1-2
• Patient Volume: 20
• Admissions: 1
• Rounding Included: Yes
• Support Staff: 1 NP/PA, 2 RNs, 1 MA & 2 Office Staff
• Required Procedures:
- Upper GI endoscopy: with biopsy, with foreign body removal, with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), With injection of varices
- Esophageal dilatation/manometry
- Esophageal manometry interpretation
- Small Bowel biopsy, Lower GI endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy
- Colonoscopy: with biopsy, with excision of polyp
- Liver Biopsy
• Beds in the Dept: 2
• EMR: Athena & Meditech
• Required to Supervise APPs: Yes
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements:
• Active VA License
• BC/BE