Physician Gastroenterology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Gastroenterologist | Eureka, CA Northern California Coast — Long-Term Permanent Search## Position Details FT, permanent Setting: Outpatient and inpatient — Level III Trauma facility Call: Scheduled clinical hours plus beeper call Call response time: 20–30 minutes 120-bed department Hospital privileges required EMR: Epic Credentialing timeframe: 90 days Licensing reimbursement available Stroke Certified facility Malpractice insurance provided by hospital BC or BE within 3 years of residency## Practice OverviewSeeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to fill an ongoing vacancy at an outpatient and inpatient gastroenterology practice on the Northern California Coast: 16 patients per shift Support staff includes 1 RN, 3 MAs, 2 PA/NPs, and 5 office staff No resident or teaching supervision required No supervision of advanced practice providers required 3 fellowships required — GI fellowship required## Required Clinical Skills Upper GI endoscopy — required Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy — required Foreign body removal — required Fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser) — required ERCP diagnostic and therapeutic — preferred PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) — required Esophageal dilatation/manometry — preferred Esophageal manometry interpretation — required Small bowel biopsy — required Lower GI endoscopy — required Flexible sigmoidoscopy — required Colonoscopy with biopsy and polyp excision — required Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) — preferred Liver biopsy — preferred Insertion/management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube — preferred## Required Certifications ACLS — required BLS — required## Required Qualifications MD or DO — Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology (within 3 years of residency) GI fellowship required California license or willingness to obtain — licensing reimbursement available Clean background required## About the Community – Eureka, California Charming coastal city on the Northern California coast — gateway to the Redwood Empire Stunning natural beauty including ancient redwood forests, rugged coastline, and Humboldt Bay Vibrant arts scene, historic Old Town, and diverse dining options Abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing Affordable cost of living compared to other California coastal communities Close proximity to Redwood National and State Parks* Arcata-Eureka Airport offering connecting flights to major West Coast cities