Are you a Gastroenterologist seeking a rewarding locum tenens role in Virginia? This locum opportunity offers a balanced blend of inpatient and outpatient care near the beautiful area of Bristol, VA. The assignment offers flexible dates, a supportive team, and a well-equipped facility to enhance your practice experience.

Position Overview:

• Start Date: January 6, 2025


• Assignment Duration: January 6 - January 17, 2025, with potential for ongoing dates into February and beyond, two weeks per month


• Specialty Needed: Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)


• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Call


• Practice Setting: Both outpatient and inpatient services required


• Location: Near Bristol, VA

Work Schedule:

• Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


• Call Coverage: Night call is required, with a 30-minute response time


• On-call Details: Expect around 2-3 phone consults and up to 1-2 patient calls per 24-hour period

Patient Load and Support:

• Patients Per Shift: Approximately 20


• Call Ratio: 1:1


• Support Team: Includes RN (2), MA (1), PA/NP (1), and office staff (2)

Procedures and Skills Required:

• Upper GI endoscopy: Diagnostic and therapeutic, including foreign body removal, cauterization, injection of varices, and PEG insertion


• ERCP: Both diagnostic and therapeutic


• Lower GI endoscopy: Includes sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, polyp excision, and liver biopsy


• Other Gastroenterology Skills: Esophageal manometry, small bowel biopsy, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

Facility Highlights:

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Athena & Meditech


• Temporary Privileges: Available for quicker onboarding


• Stroke Certification: The facility holds stroke certification for high-quality care

Qualifications:

• Board Certification: Board-eligible in Gastroenterology preferred


• Licensing Requirements: No specific state license required for bidding, though a clean practice history is preferred due to credentialing timelines


• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 30 days

Additional Benefits:

• Insurance: Provided by vendor


• Travel Assistance: Close to Tri-City Airport in Blountville, TN, with nearby lodging options for convenience

If you’re a qualified Gastroenterologist interested in this rewarding locums role, apply now using Job ID #j-257666.