Gastroenterology Physician

Location:
Richlands, VA

Richlands is nestled in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of southwestern Virginia, offering a peaceful small-town environment with stunning natural scenery. The area provides excellent outdoor recreational opportunities and a close-knit community atmosphere, while maintaining convenient access to regional medical facilities and the Tri-City Airport.

Facility:
This healthcare facility serves the rural community with comprehensive medical services including a specialized Endoscopy Suite. The facility features a 4-bed department and provides essential gastroenterology services to the region, offering providers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved area.

Opportunity:
Physician - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Job Details:
Perform procedures in the Endoscopy Suite on Mondays, Wednesdays, half of Thursdays, and Fridays
See patients in the office on Tuesdays and half of Thursdays
Handle 20-25 patient encounters per shift
Take night call every night and round on patient consults in the hospital
Perform upper GI endoscopy including biopsies, foreign body removal, and fulguration of bleeders
Conduct injection of varices and PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) procedures
Perform esophageal dilatation/manometry and small bowel biopsies
Conduct lower GI endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy with biopsies and polyp excision
Board certification eligible minimum requirement
Must be licensed in Virginia only
Credentialing timeframe approximately 30 days
Overtime calculated after 40 hours (not daily)
Immediate start date available for ongoing coverage needs

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

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