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Gastroenterologist

We have an exciting locum tenens opportunity for a Gastroenterologist seeking to work near Salem, NM. This assignment offers flexibility, top-tier support, and a blend of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities. It's an ideal opportunity for a skilled physician to fill a critical need in a region offering warm weather, scenic landscapes, and vibrant cultural experiences.

Job Description

• Specialty: Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
• Start Date: December 1, 2024
• End Date: March 31, 2025
• Coverage Type: Call only (both inpatient and outpatient)
• Work Schedule:
  • Coverage required two weeks per month
  • Up to 8 hours per day of scheduled outpatient procedures, with hospital coverage only (no clinic coverage)
  • Beeper call required with 30-minute response time
  • Average calls per 24 hours: 2 phone consults, 4 patient encounters, and 2 admissions

Requirements

• Certification: Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Gastroenterology
• Licensing: Active New Mexico license (reimbursement for licensing not provided)
• Skills Preferred: Experience with ERCP preferred but not required
• Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Procedures and Skills

• Competency in upper and lower GI endoscopies, including:
  • Biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeders, injection of varices, and esophageal dilatation
  • Small bowel biopsy, sigmoidoscopy, flexible and rigid colonoscopy with polyp excision
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP, PEG procedures, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
  • Liver biopsy and management of Sengstaken-Blakemore tube

Additional Assignment Details

• Patients Per Shift: Varies by call
• Temporary Privileges: Available for expedited start
• EMR System: MediTech
• Credentialing: Estimated timeframe of 45-60 days

Facility Details

• Trauma Level: Level IV
• Pediatric Level: Level II
• Support Staff: Includes RNs, with no requirement for supervision of Advanced Practice Providers (PA/NP) or residents

Benefits

• Insurance Coverage: Provided by vendor
• Travel and Lodging: Nearby accommodations recommended (Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Home2Suites)
• Holidays Off: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled gastroenterologist seeking a flexible assignment in a warm and inviting location in New Mexico.