Pediatric - Gastroenterology Physician

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Join our team as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Anchorage, AK. This locum tenens position offers a unique opportunity to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing supplemental coverage with a supportive staff.

Job Description

• Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Anchorage, AK
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: May 1, 2024 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8a-5p
• Call Schedule: 24-hr Call (Nightly and Weekend; 10 days/month)
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 20 mins
• Patient Demographics: 5% Adult; 75% Pediatric; 20% Neonate
• Patient Volume: 10
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Physician in Practice: 1
• Support Staff: 1 RN, 1 MA, & 1 Office Staff
• Required Procedures:
  • Upper GI Endoscopy: with biopsy, with banding varices
  • Small bowel biopsy, Lower GI Endoscopy
  • Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy with biopsy and excision of polyp
  • Diagnostic, Therapeutic
• No. of Beds: 146; 9 (ICU)
• No. of Exam Rooms: 4
• Lab and X-Ray Onsite
• Trauma Level: II
• EMR: Epic
• Hospital Privileges required: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements

• Active AK License
• Board Certified (BC)
• BLS, PALS