Gastroenterology Physician

Trusted Locum Staffing LLC.; Richlands (VA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking a physician specializing in Gastroenterology for a practice in Virginia. Responsibilities include conducting endoscopy procedures, patient office visits, and managing a diverse range of gastrointestinal conditions. Board certification eligibility is required while competency in multiple endoscopic techniques is preferred. The position supports 25 patient encounters per day, blended across office visits and procedures.

Qualifications

• Board certification eligibility required.
• Procedures include colonoscopy with biopsy and PEG.
• Night call duties included.

Responsibilities

• Conduct procedures in the Endoscopy Suite on specified days.
• See patients in the office and perform night call duties.
• Manage various endoscopic and therapeutic procedures.

Skills

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Upper GI endoscopy

Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

Lower GI endoscopy

Job description

The physician will work as follows:

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Endoscopy Suite conducting procedures.
• Tuesday, the physician will see patients in the office.
• Thursday is split between office visits and procedures in the Endoscopy Suite.
• Night call duties are included.

Patient encounters per day are approximately 25.

Board certification is not required, but board certification eligibility is necessary. International Medical Licensing Compact (IMLC) is not applicable. The estimated credentialing timeframe is 30 days.

Specialty Skills Required:

• Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
• Upper GI endoscopy, with biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), and injection of varices
• Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
• Esophageal dilatation/manometry and interpretation
• Small bowel biopsy
• Lower GI endoscopy
• Sigmoidoscopy, both flexible and rigid
• Colonoscopy with biopsy and excision of polyp
• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

Preferred Skills:

• Liver biopsy
• Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube

Facility Details:

• Trauma Level: 0
• Facility Pediatrics Level: 0
• No specific certifications are required (ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS, or Other).

Patient encounters per shift: 25Beds in Department: 10