Gastroenterologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Kentucky

Job description

About the facility

A large multi-specialty hospital is seeking a gastroenterologist for locum tenens coverage.

About the facility location

The facility is located in Kentucky.

About the clinician's workday

This position requires 100% inpatient GI coverage for 7-8 weeks annually, with preferred 2024 dates accepted. Coverage includes Monday-Friday (8-hour day plus night call) and 24-hour weekend call (6 hours included). Service averages 15-20 consults daily, managing unassigned patient consults and all after-hours calls starting at 4:30 PM. Two APPs are on-site during weekdays, with an APRN available from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on weekends. Night calls average 4-5 per week, with one typically requiring intervention. General GI skills are needed, including EGD and colonoscopy, with ERCP preferred but not mandatory; pill cam placement may be required. The EMR system is EPIC.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 15-18
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes

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