Gastroenterologist (Outpatient Endoscopy, Locum Tenens)

Quick Facts

• Focus: Outpatient endoscopy, primarily screening colonoscopies and patient follow-up
• Type: Full-time locum tenens
• Schedule: 8-hour shifts, Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Call: No call activity for the outpatient endoscopy assignment
• EMR: Epic (required)

Description

A full-time locum tenens Gastroenterology physician is needed primarily for outpatient endoscopy to help address a coverage gap and routine screening backlog. The main assignment includes performing screening colonoscopies and reviewing/following up with patients on results; occasional assistance with clinic consultations may be requested. ERCP experience is preferred but not required, and the outpatient endoscopy assignment does not require ERCP.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening colonoscopies
• Review and follow up on procedure results with patients
• Provide routine outpatient gastroenterology services
• Review studies and test results remotely as needed after hours

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Gastroenterology specialty
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Epic experience (required)
• Comfort reviewing studies and test results remotely after hours when needed
• General GI experience required
• ERCP and EUS experience preferred
• Inpatient ERCP experience highly preferred but not required
• Documentation of at least 100 patients representative of the scope and complexity of requested privileges within the previous 24 months