Physician - GI

Royal Surgical Associates; Richlands (VA); On-site; USD 340,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surgical Associates in Richlands, VA is seeking a Physician - Internal Medicine with Gastroenterology focus to perform endoscopy procedures and manage inpatient consults. The role includes office visits on Tuesdays, call coverage nights, and hospital rounds, with scheduled endoscopy days on Mondays, Wednesdays, half-Thursdays, and Fridays.

The ideal candidate will have a Gastroenterology Fellowship and be eligible for board certification; board certification is not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology is not mandatory; fellowship is required.
• Fellowship in Gastroenterology is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform upper and lower GI endoscopy and related biopsies.
• See patients in outpatient clinic.
• Take night call and hospital rounds on consults.
• Overtime calculated after 40 hours.

Education

Gastroenterology Fellowship

Job description

Opportunity:

Physician - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Job Details:

Perform procedures in the Endoscopy Suite on Mondays, Wednesdays, half-Thursdays, and Fridays See patients in the office on Tuesdays and half-Thursdays Take night call every night and round on any patient consults in the hospital Overtime calculated after 40 hours, not on a daily basis Expected patient encounters per shift: 20-25 Coverage need for May 18-22 available; please indicate provider availability

Required procedures include:

• Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeder, injection of varices, and PEG)
• esophageal dilatation/manometry
• small bowel biopsy
• lower GI endoscopy
• sigmoidoscopy (flexible and rigid preferred)
• colonoscopy (with biopsy and excision of polyp)

Specialty:

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology Board certification eligible minimum required; board certification not mandatory Fellowship required

Facility:

This healthcare facility is a community-based hospital offering a broad range of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including a dedicated Endoscopy Suite. The facility supports internal medicine and gastroenterology services with an established patient population and hospital consult needs. It operates as part of a larger regional health system committed to delivering quality care to the surrounding communities.

Location:

Richlands, VA Richlands is a welcoming small town nestled in the scenic mountains of Southwest Virginia, offering a peaceful setting with access to outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and exploring the natural beauty of the Appalachian region. The area provides a close-knit community atmosphere with the charm of rural Virginia living while remaining accessible via the nearby Tri-City Airport in Blountville, TN.