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