Locum Tenens Opportunity for Gastroenterologist Near Prosser, WA

We are currently seeking a qualified Gastroenterologist to join our team on a locum tenens basis near Prosser, WA. This position is available immediately and offers ongoing coverage. If you are a dedicated physician with expertise in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our healthcare team.

Job Details:

Specialty: Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Department: Gastroenterology

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: Ongoing

Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need

Allowed Holidays: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Provider Details:

Provider Type: Physician

Request Type: Locum Tenens

Coverage Type: Call Only

EMR System: Epic

Facility Accepts Multiple Providers: Yes

Practice Setting: Inpatient

Is Both Inpatient and Outpatient Required?: No

Hospital/Surgery Center Privileges Required?: No

Admissions Required?: No

Practice Details:

Patients Per Shift: 5-8

Bed In Department: Not specified

Rounding: Assigned Patients

Board Certification Requirement: Yes

Fellowship Requirement: Required

Minimum Board Certification: Eligible

Certifications Required: ACLS

License Requirement: Licensed in WA or IMLC

Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 45-60 days

Description/Other Details:

This is a GI Hospitalist/inpatient GI call coverage request. The Gastroenterologist will have an average of 5-8 procedures each day, including up to 5 elective outpatient procedures that require Anesthesia support (not IVCS).

Average new inpatient consults per day: 3-6.

Strong preference for candidates who perform ERCP.

Anesthesia is readily available during the day shift. On weekends, usually two anesthesia teams are available in the morning, and add-on GI cases are in the queue with all other surgical add-ons. IV conscious sedation is available for procedures if required.

The physician is responsible for communicating biopsy results for all procedures directly to the patient or routed through the designated clinic MA. Coordination of additional steps including referrals, follow-ups, and additional imaging may be necessary. EPIC training will be required.

If you are a compassionate and experienced Gastroenterologist seeking a rewarding locum tenens opportunity near Prosser, WA, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Job ID: J-221927