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: Nov 18, 2024 - Ongoing • Coverage Type: Call Only • Call Schedule: 24-hr call or 12-hr shift - 3 weeks/month • Call Type: Beeper • Call Response Time: 20 min • Patient Volume: 5-10; 3-6 (new IP consults) • Daily Procedures: 5-8 • Phone Consults: 3-6 • Physician in Practice: GI, Anesthesiologist • Support Staff: 1 APPs, 2 RNs, 1 MA • Required Procedures: - Upper GI endoscopy: with Biopsy, Foreign Body Removal, Fulguration of bleeder (cautery vs. laser), Injection of Varices, PEG - ERCP, Lower GI Endoscopy - Flexible & Rigid Sigmoidoscopy - Colonoscopy: With Biopsy & Excision of Polyp • Duties/Responsibilities: - Communicate biopsy results for all procedures to the patient directly – or routed through the designated clinic MA. - Coordinate additional steps to include referrals, follow-ups and additional imaging as may be necessary. • Trauma Level: III • EMR: Epic • Temporary Privileges available: Yes • Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered