Gastroenterologist Locum Tenens Opportunity in Central Illinois

Are you a Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologist seeking a rewarding locum tenens opportunity? We are currently seeking a skilled physician to cover a maternity leave from March 16 to June 16, with the possibility of extension. Join the GI of Alton team, providing outpatient care at our state-of-the-art facility with dedicated GI labs conveniently located at Alton Memorial Hospital on the same campus.

Practice Setting:

• Outpatient office with GI labs at Alton Memorial Hospital


• Located near PATTERSON, IL


• Reason for Coverage: Maternity Leave for one of our providers

Schedule:

• Three to four days a week


• 7:30 am to 2:30 pm


• Call schedule: 2 weeks per month


• Onsite lab and E-Ray available

Patient Load:

• Average 12-14 patients per day


• All inpatient and outpatient scheduled procedures

Physician Team:

• Currently 3 physicians in the group


• One provider on maternity leave starting March 16


• One retiring at the end of April

Documentation System/EMR:

• EPIC

Required Procedures:

• ERCP


• Lower GI Endoscopy


• Colonoscopy


• Sigmoidoscopy


• Small Bowel Biopsy

Required Types of Upper GI Endoscopy:

• Biopsy with Foreign Body Removal


• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)


• Diagnostic


• Therapeutic

Additional Responsibilities:

• Locum will need to follow up with patients for any pathology needs/results

Submission Requirements:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible (strong preference for BC or a set date for testing for taking the boards)


• IL state license (REQUIRED, no exceptions)


• Covid Vaccination (REQUIRED)

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in Central Illinois! Contact us now to express your interest and learn more about this exciting locum tenens position.

Job ID: j-188246