Join our dedicated team at an inpatient facility in Richlands, VA, where you'll play a crucial role in providing gastroenterology care. As a locum tenens physician, you'll perform procedures in the Endoscopy Suite and manage patient consultations, with a schedule that offers structured clinic and hospital responsibilities. This position involves a mix of procedure days and patient visits, including night call duties, ensuring comprehensive care delivery.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient
- Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, Procedures: Monday, Wednesday, 1/2 Thursday, Friday; Office Visits: Tuesday, 1/2 Thursday; Night calls and hospital rounds
- Patient Population: Adult
- Location: Richlands, VA
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
Job Responsibilities
- Perform upper and lower GI procedures, including endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy
- Conduct biopsies, polyp excisions, and manage gastrointestinal bleeding
- Consult and examine patients in both clinical and hospital settings
- Participate in night call and manage patient consults
Qualifications
- Board Certification Eligible in Gastroenterology
- Proficient in required endoscopic procedures and techniques
- Experience in both outpatient and inpatient care settings
Working Hours
- Procedures: Monday, Wednesday, 1/2 Thursday, Friday
- Office Visits: Tuesday, 1/2 Thursday
- Night call coverage and hospital rounds daily
Skills
- Proficiency in GI endoscopic procedures
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills in gastroenterology
- Excellent communication and patient management capabilities
Join us in making a significant impact in patient care by bringing your expertise and compassionate approach to this engaging locum tenens opportunity in Richlands, VA.
