Locum Tenens Opportunity: Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology Near Ripley, OK

We are seeking a skilled internal medicine gastroenterologist for a locum tenens position near Ripley, OK. This role is perfect for professionals looking to cover extra volume and potentially transition into a permanent role.

Position Details:

• Specialty: Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology


• Start Date: ASAP


• End Date: Ongoing


• Provider Type: Physician


• Request Type: Locums-To-Perm


• Coverage Type: Call Only


• Practice Setting: Inpatient


• EMR System: Epic

Key Responsibilities:

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  Schedule:

  
  
  
  
  • Average in-house hours are from 8 AM to 6 PM (10 hours).
  
  
  • On-call duties from 6 PM to 8 AM (14 hours), with an average of 1-3 call-backs overnight per week.
  
  
  • Average 15-20 patients per day plus 5 procedures.
  
  
  • Average calls while on call range from 0-10 per night (7 PM to 7 AM).
  
  
  
  


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  Practice Details:

  
  
  
  
  • Handle both rounding and procedures.
  
  
  • Manage a patient load of 15-20 per shift.
  
  
  • Department includes 239 beds.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications and Requirements:

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  Licensing and Certification:

  
  
  
  
  • Must be licensed in Oklahoma or hold an Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) license.
  
  
  • Board certification is required; eligibility is acceptable.
  
  
  • Required certifications include ACLS. BLS and ATLS are not required.
  
  
  • PALS is not required.
  
  
  
  


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  Privileges:

  
  
  
  
  • Temporary privileges are available.
  
  
  • No hospital/surgery center privileges required.
  
  
  
  

Additional Information:

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  Credentialing Timeframe:

  
  
  
  
  • Estimated to be 60 days.
  
  
  
  


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  Facility Details:

  
  
  
  
  • The facility is open to IMLC bids at this time.
  
  
  • The hospital is stroke certified.
  
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Flexible Transition: Opportunity for locums-to-perm.


• Competitive Compensation: Attractive pay structure with potential for permanent placement.


• No Inpatient Outpatient Requirement: Focus solely on inpatient care.

Application Notes:

• Experience: Ideal candidates will have experience in managing a high patient volume with a capacity for performing a variety of procedures.


• Availability: Please confirm your availability and willingness to cover on-call shifts when applying.

If you are a dedicated gastroenterologist interested in a dynamic role with the possibility of permanent placement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting locum tenens opportunity.

Job ID: J-237669

Apply now to take advantage of this opportunity and contribute to a crucial care setting near Ripley, OK.