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Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

We are seeking a skilled internal medicine gastroenterologist for a locum tenens position near Ripley, OK. This role is perfect for professionals looking to cover extra volume and potentially transition into a permanent role.

Job Description

• Specialty: Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Ongoing
• Provider Type: Physician
• Request Type: Locums-To-Perm
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Practice Setting: Inpatient
• EMR System: Epic

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule:

  • Average in-house hours are from 8 AM to 6 PM (10 hours).
  • On-call duties from 6 PM to 8 AM (14 hours), with an average of 1-3 call-backs overnight per week.
  • Average 15-20 patients per day plus 5 procedures.
  • Average calls while on call range from 0-10 per night (7 PM to 7 AM).

• Practice Details:

  • Handle both rounding and procedures.
  • Manage a patient load of 15-20 per shift.
  • Department includes 239 beds.

Requirements

• Licensing and Certification:

  • Must be licensed in Oklahoma or hold an Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) license.
  • Board certification is required; eligibility is acceptable.
  • Required certifications include ACLS. BLS and ATLS are not required.
  • PALS is not required.

• Privileges:

  • Temporary privileges are available.
  • No hospital/surgery center privileges required.

Additional Information

• Credentialing Timeframe:

  • Estimated to be 60 days.

• Facility Details:

  • The facility is open to IMLC bids at this time.
  • The hospital is stroke certified.

Benefits

• Flexible Transition: Opportunity for locums-to-perm.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive pay structure with potential for permanent placement.
• No Inpatient Outpatient Requirement: Focus solely on inpatient care.

If you are a dedicated gastroenterologist interested in a dynamic role with the possibility of permanent placement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting locum tenens opportunity.