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    · Full Time

    Gastroenterology Physician

    Posted 2 days ago
    plattsburgh, new york, united states · Onsite

    About the job

    AI Summary

    Join our team as a Gastroenterologist responsible for inpatient coverage and elective scoping. Perform endoscopies and colonoscopies, managing 40 procedures weekly. Enjoy flexible scheduling with a mix of elective procedures and 24-hour call coverage. Support includes APP assistance and minimal oversight of inpatient NPs. Requires board certification and BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications.

    Specialty: Gastroenterologist

    Start Date: 02/03/2025

    End Date: 12/31/2025

    Coverage Type: Call Only

    Schedule:

    • Ideally be 7 days of coverage, Monday to Sunday, taking 24-hour call a few of those days.

    Job Description:

    • Facility is looking for one locum that can cover 1-2 weeks per month for gastro coverage. Coverage needed starting in February.
    • Anticipated procedures/surgeries per week: 40 per week of procedures (combination of elective and urgent/emergent inpatient/ER patients).
    • Description of work assignment: Inpatient coverage and elective scoping.
    • Breakdown of clinic days/sessions and/or OR days: Variable inpatient and elective procedure time.
    • Schedule of days/times needed to work/shift hours: Flexible, but potentially Monday to Thursday for inpatient/elective procedures and Friday to Sunday for 24-hour call coverage.
    • Procedures provider will be required to perform: Endoscopy, Colonoscopy.
    • Patient load: 10-15 inpatient consults.

    Requirements:

    • Does the provider have particular fellowship? Gastroenterology.
    • Will you accept experience over fellowship? No.
    • Board status requirement (BC/BE): Yes.
    • Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS.
    • Is there additional support staff? Nurse Practitioner.
    • Is the provider working solo or with other providers? APP Support/NP.
    • Are there mid-levels? If yes, is the locums provider responsible for mid-levels? Minimal oversight of inpatient NP.
    • Trauma level of work location: 3.
    • EMR System: EPIC.