Gastroenterology Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in Rockford, Illinois

• Job Reference Id: ORD-195858-PA-IL
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: September - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient; Clinic
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This facility provides gastroenterology services across inpatient and clinic settings, maintaining a clinical infrastructure suited to the ongoing care of adult patients. The practice operates with a collaborative support team that includes registered nurses and medical assistants in the clinic. The facility seeks locum tenens coverage beginning in September on an ongoing basis. An active Illinois license is required to apply.

Rockford, Illinois offers clinicians on assignment a range of cultural and recreational attractions. The city features the Discovery Center Museum and the Rockford Art Museum, as well as the Anderson Japanese Gardens for those seeking outdoor green spaces. Families and visitors may also explore the Midway Village Museum and the Burpee Museum of Natural History for educational and cultural experiences. Additional entertainment options include Hard Rock Casino Rockford and Rock Cut State Park, which provides opportunities for outdoor recreation throughout the year.

The gastroenterology physician associate will provide inpatient and clinic gastroenterology coverage on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at this on-site facility in Rockford, Illinois. Clinic appointments are structured at approximately 30 minutes per patient. No call responsibilities are required for this assignment. Inpatient rounding and consults are available for clinicians who prefer an inpatient component to their schedule. The clinician will manage adult gastroenterology patients across both settings in accordance with established clinical protocols, utilizing EPIC EMR for all documentation. Board certification in Gastroenterology is required for this locum tenens position.

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: RNs, MAs in clinic
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: No call requirements
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No

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