Gastroenterology Physician

Assignment Details:

• Specialty: Gastroenterology
  
• Position Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Montana
  
• Start Date: ASAP
  
• Assignment Length: Ongoing
  
• Practice Setting: Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only
  
• Schedule: 4-day work week
  
  • Clinic: 3 days
  • Procedures: 1 day
• Hospital Coverage: None
  
• Call: None
  
• EMR: Cerner
  

Clinical Responsibilities:

The physician will provide comprehensive outpatient gastroenterology care, including:

• New patient consultations and follow-up visits
  
• Evaluation and management of gastrointestinal disorders
  
• Office-based endoscopic procedures
  
• Development of individualized treatment plans
  
• Supervision of Advanced Practice Providers as needed
  

Required Procedural Experience:

Candidates should be experienced in performing:

• Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy
  
• Foreign body removal
  
• Endoscopic treatment of GI bleeding
  
• Variceal injection and management
  
• PEG tube placement
  
• Esophageal dilation and manometry
  
• Esophageal manometry interpretation
  
• Small bowel biopsy
  
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  
• Colonoscopy with biopsy and polypectomy
  
• Liver biopsy
  
• Management of Sengstaken-Blakemore tubes
  

Qualifications:

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Gastroenterology
  
• Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship
  
• BLS certification required
  
• ABLS certification required
  
• Eligible for medical licensure in Montana
  
• Credentialing timeframe: approximately 90 days
  

Why Consider This Opportunity:

• 4-day work week
  
• Outpatient-only practice
  
• No call responsibilities
  
• No hospital coverage
  
• Dedicated procedural day each week
  
• Long-term assignment with ongoing stability
  
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent position
  
• Cerner EMR
  
• Travel and lodging assistance available