Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Gastroenterology in Yakima, WA

Job Quick Facts: • Specialty: Gastroenterology • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Facility Location: Yakima, WA • Service Setting: Inpatient • Reason For Coverage: Supplemental • Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri - 8-hr shift; starts at 7:30a • Patient Volume: 13-16 • No of Cases: 15 (scheduled) • Support Staff: 1 APP, 2 RNs, 1 MA • Procedures: - Upper GI Endoscopy: with Biopsy, Foreign body removal, Fulguration of bleeder, Injection of varices - Lower GI Endoscopy - Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible, Rigid) - Colonoscopy with Biopsy & Excision of polyp - IVCS cases, No Anesthesia • Trauma Level: III • EMR: Epic • Responsibilities: - Responsible for communicating biopsy results for all procedures to the patient directly - Must coordinate additional steps to include referrals, follow-ups and additional imaging • Temporary Privileges available: Yes • Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered