Assignment Details

Location: Springfield, Oregon
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Advanced Gastroenterology
Practice Setting: Inpatient / Outpatient / Endoscopy and GI Lab
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: February 1, 2027
Assignment Duration: Approximately 6 Months
Coverage Need: 1 Physician
Position Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
EMR: Epic

Compensation:
Bill Rate: $500/hr
Overtime: $625/hr
Holiday: $750/hr

Schedule

Monday-Friday
8-Hour Shifts
40 Hours Per Week
Typical Shift: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Outpatient Procedures, Inpatient Procedures, and Clinic Coverage
No Block Schedule
No Call Required

First Day Reserved for Orientation Activities

Patient Population / Volume

Adult Patients
Average Daily Patient Volume: Approximately 15
Hospital Bed Capacity: 390 Beds
Inpatient and Outpatient Gastroenterology Patients

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Advanced Gastroenterology Services in Inpatient and Outpatient Settings
Perform General and Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Procedures
Evaluate and Manage Gastroenterology Patients
Provide Outpatient Gastroenterology Clinic Coverage
Perform Inpatient Gastroenterology Consultations and Procedures
Conduct Inpatient Rounding and Admissions
Interpret Capsule Endoscopy Studies
Order and Interpret Esophageal Manometry Studies
Perform Therapeutic Endoscopic Interventions
Coordinate Patient Care With Other Gastroenterologists and Clinical Staff
Document Patient Evaluations, Procedures, and Treatment Plans in Epic

Required General Gastroenterology Procedures

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Colonoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Capsule Endoscopy - Ordering and Interpretation
Esophageal Manometry - Ordering and Interpretation

Required Therapeutic Procedures

Polypectomy
Endoscopic Biopsy
Endoscopic Hemostasis
Stricture Dilation
Foreign Body Removal
Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)

Required Advanced Gastroenterology Procedures

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Placement
PEG Replacement - Outpatient
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
ERCP Sampling
ERCP Stent Placement
ERCP Stone Extraction
ERCP Dilation
Cholangioscopy
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) With Interventions
Bravo pH Testing

Clinical Practice Details

Combined Inpatient and Outpatient Gastroenterology Practice
Advanced Endoscopy and GI Laboratory Services
Hospital and Clinic Privileges Required
Inpatient Rounding and Admissions Required
Approximately 15 Patients Per Day
No Call Responsibilities
Collaborative Gastroenterology Department
Two Additional Physicians in the Department

Clinical Environment / Support

390-Bed Hospital
Inpatient Gastroenterology Services
Outpatient Gastroenterology Clinic
Endoscopy / GI Laboratory
Two Additional Gastroenterology Physicians
Epic EMR

Requirements

Advanced Gastroenterology Training - Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Gastroenterology
BLS Certification - Required
BLS Must Be Issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as Applicable
Epic Experience - Required
Experience Providing Inpatient and Outpatient Gastroenterology Services
Experience Performing General and Advanced Endoscopic Procedures
ERCP Experience - Required
EUS With Interventions Experience - Required
Experience Performing Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Procedures
Ability to Perform Inpatient Rounding and Admissions
Ability to Provide Documentation of Recent Clinical Activity
Must Be Eligible for Both Hospital and Clinic Privileges

Clinical Activity / Case Log Requirements

Applicants Must Provide Documentation Demonstrating Gastroenterology Services Representative of the Scope and Complexity of the Privileges Requested During the Previous 24 Months.

Applicants Who Completed Training During the Previous Year Must Provide a Training Log.

For Double-Balloon Enteroscopy or Capsule Endoscopy Training Completed Within the Previous 2 Years:

Documentation of Supervised Training on Human Subjects Is Required.

A Letter From the Supervising Physician Attesting to Competence as an Independent Operator Is Required.

For Training Completed More Than 2 Years Ago:

Documentation of Ongoing Clinical Practice in Each Requested Privilege Is Required.

Submission Requirements

Current Curriculum Vitae
Medical License Status
BLS Certification
Advanced Gastroenterology Training Documentation
Epic Experience
General and Advanced Endoscopy Experience
ERCP Experience
EUS With Interventions Experience
Therapeutic Endoscopy Experience
Gastroenterology Case Logs From the Previous 24 Months
Training Logs, if Applicable
Supervising Physician Attestation, if Applicable
Documentation of Ongoing Clinical Practice for Requested Privileges
Availability for Full-Time Coverage
Confirmation of Availability for an Approximately 6-Month Assignment

Credentialing

Hospital and Clinic Privileges Required
Recent Clinical Activity Documentation Required
Case Logs Must Support the Scope and Complexity of Requested Privileges
Additional Training Documentation May Be Required for Double-Balloon Enteroscopy or Capsule Endoscopy
BLS Certification Required
Advanced Gastroenterology Training Required
Epic Experience Required

Additional Requirements

Influenza Vaccination Required - Medical or Religious Exemptions Only
COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required"


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