Gastroenterologist

Job Opportunity

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Gastroenterology

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Washington, DC

Service Setting: Outpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical Only

Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing

Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Case Mix: GI procedures (Upper endoscopy, Colonoscopy)

EMR System: Epic

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Required Procedures:

• Upper GI endoscopy (with biopsy, with foreign body removal, with fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser))
• Small Bowel biopsy
• Lower GI endoscopy
• Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible)
• Colonoscopy (with biopsy, with excision of polyp)

Board: BC required (Eligible)

Licenses: Licensed in DC, MD or Universal License (IMLC)

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform upper endoscopy procedures (30 minutes per case)
• Perform colonoscopy procedures (30 minutes per case)
• Perform combined upper endoscopy and colonoscopy (60 minutes per case)
• Administer moderate sedation for endoscopic procedures
• Provide outpatient gastroenterology consultations and follow-up care