We are urgently seeking a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist for a locum tenens opportunity near Richland, WA. This position offers an immediate start with coverage needed for scheduled clinical hours only, focusing on endoscopic procedures.

Position Details:

• Profession: Physician - Gastroenterology
• Location: Near Richland, WA
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Ongoing
• Job ID: j-244250
• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only
• Practice Setting: Inpatient
• EMR System: McKesson Paragon

Job Responsibilities:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, but will consider candidates who can cover 4 to 4.5 days per week.
• Procedures: Focus on endoscopic procedures, including ERCP (preferred but not required).
• Call Requirements: No call required.

Requirements:

• Licensing:
  • Licensed in WA only
  • No reimbursement for licensing costs
• Board Certification: Required (MD or DO)
• Fellowship: Preferred
• Certifications Required:
  • ABLS
  • ACLS
  • ATLS
  • BLS
• Credentialing Timeframe: Emergency/Temporary privileges available with a clean background; timeframe for full credentialing not specified.
• Clean Malpractice History: Required for emergency/temporary privileges.

Practice Details:

• Hospital Stroke Certification: Yes
• Patients Per Shift: Not specified
• Bed In Department: Not specified
• Rounding: N/A
• Additional Information:
  • Urgent need for coverage starting next week.
  • Looking for a provider with a clean malpractice history and no background issues to secure emergency/temporary privileges.

Job ID: j-244250