Gastroenterology Physician at Integrity Locums summary :
The Gastroenterology Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings across three locations, including a new endoscopy center. The role involves performing procedures such as endoscopies and colonoscopies using Olympus & Provation equipment, managing a caseload of 12-15 inpatient cases and 8-10 outpatient cases daily. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible, with an active PA license, and comfortable with the full spectrum of gastroenterological procedures.
Coverage Needed
- April 7, 2025 - October 11, 2025
- Cover 3 locations : The hospital, the current outpatient center and starting in Jan / Feb. 2025 there will be a new endoscopy center
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am-5pmCall : Every 3rd week and will include weekend; runs from Friday 5P to Friday 5PClinical Details
Inpatient : average of 12-15 per dayOutpatient : average 8-10 in a half day or roughly 15 in a full dayNew patients usually are 1 hour visits; established patients take 30 minutes typically1st facility : Average of 12-15 cases per day, 3-5 days are spent in the lab, Equipment is Olympus & Provation2nd facility : 10-12 cases / day, 3-5 days spent here, Equipment is Olympus & ProvationThe hospitalist service will typically admit patients and the GI acts as a consultantUse propofol for sedation and have an anesthesiologist on site with a CRNA in each procedure roomRequirements
Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible (BE is within 2 years of residency)Active PA License or IMLCMust be 100% comfortable with scoping (endoscopy / colonoscopy - all scopes are done in hospital)Must be comfortable and willing to do both inpatient and outpatientWork longer blocks of dates (at least 5-7 days) - PreferredERCP / EUS - PreferredCall
1 : 3Call is shared with 2 other GI groups in the communitySupport Staff
2 physicians, 2 PA's and 1 NP, 5 LPN / MA's, 1 Registrar, 1 RN CoordinatorThe APPs cover the outpatient clinic mostlyEMR
Meditech ExpanseKeywords :
Gastroenterology, Physician, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care, Medical Procedures, Board Certified, Patient Care, Health Care