Gastroenterology Physician

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist for locum hospital call coverage . The provider will manage inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology cases, performing a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures. Ideal candidates are experienced with advanced endoscopic techniques and can work independently in a hospital-based setting.

• Open Date: November 27 (7:00 AM 7:00 AM)

• Coverage Type: 24-hour hospital call (Saturday Sunday)

• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 days

• Practice Setting: Hospital call coverage (weekends only)

• Clinical Areas: Adult, Hospital, and Outpatient/Clinic

• EMR: Epic

• Reason for Coverage: Temporary coverage need due to lack of staffing

• Trauma Designation: None

• Onsite Services: Lab and X-ray available

Required Procedures / Duties:

• Esophageal Dilatation / Manometry & Interpretation

• Small Bowel and Liver Biopsies

• Lower GI Endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, and Colonoscopy

• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

• Upper GI Endoscopy (diagnostic & therapeutic):

  • Biopsy

  • Foreign body removal

  • Cautery or laser for bleeder

  • Injection and banding of varices

  • PEG placement

  • ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic)

  • Management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube

• Average Volume: 8 procedures per weekend (GSI, Hepatology, RGA, Surgery, Colon, EGD, ERCP)

• Board Certification in Gastroenterology Required

• Active Virginia Medical License Required

• Flu Vaccination Required

• COVID-19 Vaccination Highly Preferred

• Clean Malpractice History Required (for temporary privileges)
  

• Availability: Must be available for the open shift to be considered