Gastroenterology Physician

Archway Physician Recruitment; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sylva, NC is seeking a Gastroenterologist for locum tenens coverage. The role includes outpatient and inpatient responsibilities with 24-7 call coverage. Ideal candidates must be board certified or eligible and licensed in North Carolina. This position offers the opportunity to perform a variety of procedures in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Eligible, Licensed in NC only, Clean history, BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient care, manage call coverage 24-7.
• Perform various gastroenterology procedures including endoscopies and biopsies.

Skills

Upper GI endoscopy

Biopsy

Foreign body removal

Fulguration of bleeder

Injection of varices

ERCP

PEG placement

Esophageal dilatation/manometry

Esophageal manometry interpretation

Small bowel biopsy

Lower GI endoscopy

Sigmoidoscopy

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Endoscopic ultrasound

Liver biopsy

Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube

Education

Board Certified or Eligible

Licensed in NC only

Job description

Locums Gastroenterology - Sylva, NC

Coverage Need

• Start date: ASAP
• End date: Ongoing
• Scheduled clinical hours + call
• Holidays observed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Position Details

• Specialty: Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
• Provider type: Physician
• Practice setting: Outpatient, Inpatient
• Call type: Beeper
• Call coverage: 24-7
• Call response time: 30 minutes
• Call back: 100%
• Phone consults: 3+
• Patients seen per day: 10+
• Admissions required: Yes
• EMR system: McKesson and Athena
• Temporary privileges available: Yes
• Facility will accept multiple providers: Yes

Submissions Requirements

• Board Certified or Eligible
• Licensed in NC only
• Clean history
• BLS

Skill Requirements

• Upper GI endoscopy
• Biopsy
• Foreign body removal
• Fulguration of bleeder (cautery or laser)
• Injection of varices
• ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic)
• PEG placement
• Esophageal dilatation/manometry
• Esophageal manometry interpretation
• Small bowel biopsy
• Lower GI endoscopy
• Sigmoidoscopy (flexible and rigid)
• Colonoscopy with biopsy and polyp excision
• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
• Liver biopsy
• Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube