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