Gastroenterology Physician

Location : Wilmington, NC Wilmington offers a beautiful coastal lifestyle with historic charm, vibrant riverfront areas, and stunning beaches. This picturesque port city provides an excellent quality of life with a mild climate, rich cultural scene, and access to outdoor recreational activities year-round. Facility : This medical center is a comprehensive healthcare facility serving the Wilmington area and surrounding communities. The hospital offers advanced gastroenterology services with state-of-the-art equipment and a collaborative team environment focused on delivering excellent patient care. Opportunity : Board Eligible - Internal Medicine Gastroenterology Job Details :

• Hospital coverage due to vacancy created by shared call adjustment
• Adult Medicine focus
• Manage 15-25 patients per day
• Provide clinical consults for inpatient service
• MUST be able to perform Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) - this is a required skill
• Preferred skills include upper and lower GI endoscopy with various procedures including biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeder, and injection of varices
• Experience with ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic) preferred
• Experience with PEG, esophageal dilatation / manometry, small bowel biopsy preferred
• Experience with sigmoidoscopy (flexible and rigid) and colonoscopy with biopsy and polyp excision preferred
• Experience with liver biopsy and Sengstaken / Blakemore tube insertion / management preferred
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in GI
• Active North Carolina medical license required (no IMLC)
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Estimated credentialing timeframe is 90 days Compensation : Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.