Gastroenterologist #68299

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