Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology physician employment in North Carolina : Locums Hickory, North Carolina, Gastroenterology Opening Clinical Role :

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ASAP Ongoing Need

Looking for at least 3 full-time providers to provide 24-hour coverage

Onsite shift coverage will be Monday- Friday 8am-5pm

Call coverage 5pm-8am Monday-Friday

Weekend call starting at 5pm and ending Monday at 8am

Call Coverage Details :

Physicians are not required to remain onsite during call support, provided the circumstances do not necessitate their physical presence in the hospital

Situations Requiring On-Call Locum GI Physician :

Endoscopic Procedures : If an emergent GI procedure (e.g., endoscopy, colonoscopy) is required for a patient in critical condition

Gastrointestinal Bleeding : Active gastrointestinal bleeding cases requiring urgent intervention

Obstructions / Perforations : Suspected or confirmed bowel obstructions or perforations that need immediate evaluation and management

Consultations : Calls from the Emergency Department (ED), other medical teams, or specialists requiring GI expertise, including but not limited to issues like pancreatitis, liver failure, or other gastrointestinal emergencies

Post-Operative Complications : Management of post-operative GI complications, such as leaks, infections, or issues following surgery (e.g., bariatric surgery, colectomy)

Physician Oversight :

Physicians are not required to oversee or sign off on routine care provided by non-GI specialists (e.g., general physicians, residents) unless the patient is involved in the situations listed above

Physicians will be required to intervene or oversee care for conditions within their specialty (e.g., gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatitis, post-surgical complications) but will not be expected to manage non-GI-related medical conditions unless the situation necessitates it

Accepted Call Back Situations :

Consultation for Gastrointestinal Bleeding : Less than 90 minutes

Endoscopic Procedure (e.g., EGD, Colonoscopy) : Approximately 1-2 hours

Management of GI Obstruction / Perforation : Up to 2 hours

Post-Operative Care for GI Patients : Times vary based on severity, but generally under 3 hours

Assigned / Unassigned Patients

15 Minutes Call Response Time Required, Onsite 30 Minutes

Call Ratio : 1 : 3

Admissions Required

Hospital Stroke Certified

Board Certified / Board Eligible Required

Active NC License Required

Fellowship Preferred

BLS Required

EMR : Athena / Cerner

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Board Certified or Board Eligible Medical Doctor with or w / o US residency with current US work visa.