Locum Tenens Gastroenterologist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary housing

Travel covered

Comprehensive malpractice coverage

Credentialing support

Online assignment portal

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute seeks a healthcare professional for an inpatient role with some outpatient duties, handling 12 patients per shift and performing advanced endoscopic procedures including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, PEG, liver biopsy, esophageal dilatation, manometry, banding, push enteroscopy, sigmoidoscopy, small bowel biopsy, and dilations.

The duties require precise procedural expertise.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Experience managing multiple patient cases in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Ability to handle high-acuity procedural duties with precision.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures such as upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, PEG, liver biopsy, esophageal dilatation, manometry, banding, push enteroscopy, sigmoidoscopy, small bowel biopsy, and dilations.
• Manage 8-12 patients for calls with 3-4 admissions per 24 hours, ensuring quality patient care.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient care with emphasis on procedural expertise and credentialing support.

Skills

Endoscopic procedures

Inpatient care

Outpatient care

Job description

Seeking a healthcare professional for a primarily inpatient role with some outpatient duties, involving 12 patients per shift. Responsibilities include performing procedures such as upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, PEG, liver biopsy, esophageal dilatation, manometry, banding, push enteroscopy, sigmoidoscopy, small bowel biopsy, and dilations. The role may also require Sengstaken/Blakemore tube insertion and management.

The position involves managing 8-12 patients for calls, including 3-4 admissions per 24 hours. Key duties encompass providing quality patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with an emphasis on procedural expertise.

Qualifications and skills: proficiency in advanced endoscopic procedures, ability to handle multiple patient cases, and experience in both inpatient and outpatient environments.

Additional benefits include negotiated pay, weekly deposits, complimentary housing and travel, comprehensive malpractice coverage, and streamlined credentialing. An online portal provides easy access to assignment details and time entry, with dedicated support from a specialized recruiter to assist throughout the process.