Gastroenterology Physician

ProLocums; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled gastroenterologist for call coverage. This role involves providing essential inpatient care and performing various advanced procedures, including upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy. With a focus on quality patient outcomes, this opportunity allows you to leverage your expertise in a supportive environment. Ideal for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the field of gastroenterology, this position offers flexibility and the chance to work in a dynamic team. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with advanced gastroenterology procedures is essential.
• Must be comfortable with inpatient settings and call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide gastroenterology coverage on a call-only basis.
• Perform required procedures including endoscopies and biopsies.

Skills

Upper GI endoscopy

ERCP

Colonoscopy

Flexible endoscopy

Liver biopsy

Job description

Coverage
Gastroenterology

GASTROENTEROLOGY - Job Details

Type of Coverage: Call only
Dates of Coverage Needed: 2 weeks/mo Each provider
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: (or ongoing) ongoing

Will advanced procedures be required, either ERCP or EUS? ERCP, preferred but not required
What is the setting, inpatient or outpatient? Inpatient / ER
Is there a set amount of time allotted per procedure? If so, how much? No
How many ICU beds? 74
Does call include unreferred ER call? Yes

Procedures: (required, preferred, not preferred)
Upper GI endoscopy Required
with biopsy Required
with foreign body removal Required
with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser) Required
With injection of varices Required
ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) Preferred but not required on IP's
Diagnostic Preferred but not required on IP's
therapeutic Preferred but not required on IP's
With PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) Required
Esophageal dilatation/manometry Dilation required
Esophageal manometry interpretation Not required
Small Bowel biopsy Required proximal SB
Lower GI endoscopy Required
Sigmoidoscopy Required
Flexible Required
Rigid Required
Colonoscopy Required
with biopsy Required
with excision of polyp Required
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) Preffered but not required on IP's
Liver biopsy Preffered but not required on IP's
Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube Required