Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterology Locum Tenens OpportunityJob Quick Facts:Specialty: GastroenterologyJob Type: Locum TenensFacility Location: Richlands, VAService Setting: Inpatient/OutpatientReason For Coverage: SupplementalCoverage Period: ASAP - OngoingCoverage Type: Clinical + CallShifts Needed To Be Filled: May 18-22Shift Schedule: Procedure: Mon, Wed, Thu (.5 day) & Fri - OP: Tue & Thu (.5 day)Call Schedule: NightsCall Type: BeeperCall Ratio: 1:1Call Response Time: 30 minutesPatient Volume: 20-25Phone Consults: 1-2Rounding Included: BothSupport Staff: RNs: 2, MAs: 1, PA/NPs: 1, Office Staff: 1Procedures/Duties: Required: Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, with foreign body removal, with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), With injection of varices, With PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy)) Esophageal dilatation/manometry Small Bowel biopsy Lower GI endoscopy Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible) Colonoscopy (with biopsy, with excision of polyp)EMR: Athena & MeditechHospital Privileges Required: YesTemporary Privileges Available: TrueTravel, lodging, and malpractice insurance coveredRequirements:Active VA LicenseBC/BE